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Yes, doctors need a doctorate degree, specifically an M.D. (Doctor of Medicine) or D.O. (Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine), to practice medicine.

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Do doctors need a PhD to practice medicine?

No, doctors do not need a PhD to practice medicine. They typically earn a medical degree (MD) or a doctor of osteopathic medicine (DO) degree to become licensed physicians.


Does a Medical Doctor need a doctorate to become a doctor?

Within the United States, to practice medicine and prescribe medication you must be a medical doctor (MD), which is a doctorate degree.


What degree do doctors need?

Doctors typically need a Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) degree from an accredited medical school. This is followed by a residency program in their chosen specialty to obtain further training and certification.


Why do traditional chinese medicine doctors need to feel your wrists?

1) they don't NEED to, most of what they do is hog-wash. 2) according to their practice the pulse is extremely important.


Do they have doctors and medicine?

Doctors and medicines are available in every city. They should need to do search for doctors and medicines.


Do you need a doctorate to be a chiropodist?

In UK a doctorate is not required to practice Chiropody - or "Podiatry" as it is sometimes known. However, some practitioners do choose to stay on at university to do research.


What diplomas do you need to get a job as a veterinarian?

You need a doctorate's degree in Veterinary Medicine, which is a graduate degree you obtain after completing a bachelor's degree.


What schools do internal medicine doctors need to go to?

Medical school.


Do teachers need a Ph.D?

The answer depends on what 'type' of doctor you are referring to. The short answer is NO, a doctor does not need to have a PhD. Doctors of Philosophy (PhD) are by definition the true "doctors", as the word doctor comes from the latin for teache; they are usually scientists and instructors at universities. Besides these "true" doctors, our society has also used the term doctor to refer to anyone who has completed a doctorate degree in school. Thus, there are many different types of doctors, spanning many fields. Most often we associate the term doctor with certain health care professionals who have completed a doctorate level degree. Some examples of those are: Doctors of Medicine (MD) - use medications and surgery to treat almost anything Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) - in the US they are similar to MDs Doctors of Chiropractors (DC) - use manual therapies to treat the spine and neuromusculoskeletal system Doctors of Dentistry (DDS) - treat problems involving teeth and gums Doctors of Optometry (OD) - deal with issues involving the eyes Doctors of Podiatric Medicine (DPM) - deal with issues involving the feet Doctors of Veteriny Medicine (DVM) - treat animals using medicine or surgery


Who sells medicine to doctors?

The drug manufacturers send in representatives to doctors and give them free samples of drugs so that their patients can try them out, and so the doctors will be aware of their new drugs. However, if doctors need medicine for themselves, they have to go buy it from a pharmacy just like everyone else. :)


What is a doctors day to day tasks?

Doctors take care of clients and give people the right medicine they need to make a person healthy.


Does pediatricians need a license?

Yes, all types of doctors need a license to practice, including pediatricians.