It's called getting your PhD.
Yes, someone with a PhD is typically referred to as a doctor.
Yes, it is appropriate to address someone with a PhD as "doctor" as they have earned a doctoral degree.
Yes, it is appropriate to address someone with a PhD as "doctor" as they have earned a doctoral degree which entitles them to use the title.
A PhD student is someone who is enrolled in a doctoral program and working towards completing their degree. A PhD candidate is a student who has completed all the requirements for their PhD, except for the dissertation.
An individual Joe Smith with a PhD would be addressed as Dr Smith or Joe Smith, PhD but not Dr Joe Smith, PhD.
I am currently working on my PhD.
A PhD candidate is a student who has completed their coursework and is working on their doctoral dissertation, while a student is someone enrolled in a program of study at any level.
Yes, someone with a PhD is typically addressed as "Doctor."
Yes, it is appropriate to address someone with a PhD as "Doctor."
Yes, someone with a PhD is typically referred to as a doctor.
A PhD student is typically referred to as a doctoral candidate.
Yes, someone with a PhD is typically addressed as "Doctor" as a courtesy title.