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The J.D. (Juris Doctor) is the law degree awarded to law school graduates Like the M.D. or D.D.S. it is professional doctorate which requires no dissertation.

The Ph.D. is a research doctorate. It requires a dissertation.

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Dr PH is a doctorate in Public Health.

A PhD is a 'Doctor of Philosophy' which could be in any of a number of fields.

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