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The proper abbreviation is Ph.D. and it literally means philosophy doctor . . . in truth is is an academic doctorate in what ever your chosen area of study, e.g. a Ph.D. in English or a Ph.D. in Physics.
John Smith, Ph.D.
Some use PhD(c)
"Society of Jesus" Jesuits use the abbreviation. The president of Loyola University Chicago uses it after his name on letters to the student body instead of PhD, though he has a PhD.
i have a PhD in....
Doctor.
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If being formal, he/she is referred to as doctor.
It is Dr without a period. It is form and good manners to capitalize titles. Dr. is the abbreviation for Drive. It can also be PhD, for the highest degree in doctoring in college.
First, you do not use both. Typically, when work related the abbreviation follows the name. For example, John Williams MD. Or John Williams PhD.
The proper way to list the author of a book is to write their full name as it appears on the book cover or title page, followed by their credentials (if applicable). For example, "John Smith, PhD".
The proper salutation for a psychologist is "Dr." if they hold a doctoral degree (PhD or PsyD) or "Mr." or "Ms." if they do not have a doctoral degree. It is always best to refer to them based on their level of education and preference.
What is the proper salutaion for a PhD in a letter
Absolutely not! You would be impersonating someone you are not, which under a number of circumstances can lead to legal issues, prosecution, dismissal from organizations, a ruined reputation, etc.