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DO stands for Doctor of Osteopathy. The osteopathic medical schools in the US put more of an emphasis on the musculoskeletal system than traditional medical schools (which confer the degree Doctor of Medicine, or MD). Both MDs and DOs complete the same post school residency training so in pracitice there is little difference between the 2.
MPH stands for a Master of Public Health. This degree is usually given from a School of Public Health and deals with health from a more epidemiologic approach. It is not a medical degree (medical school not required).
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Why do you get MD?
It is for Doctors to signify that they have a medical degree. MD is an acronym for medical degree.
What does the medical acronym DFES stand for?
The medical acronym DFES stands for Doctors For Emergency Services. These doctors are the ones that arrive strictly for situations that show an immediate need for their assistance.
What is the acronym for LOME?
Local Officer for Medical Education
What is ACGME?
ACGME is an acronym for the accredited council (for) graduate medical education.
What does the acronym TMC stand for?
The acronym TMC stands for several things. One of the things it stands for Texas Medical Center. This is a medical center that specializes in medical care, patient care, research, and education.
What does the acronym FET stand for?
FET is an acronym that is used in a variety of situations including education, medical, business and electronics. The abbreviation FET stands for Field-effect Transistor.
what does the acronym NBME stand for?
As with many acronyms, the acronym NBME has a number of things for which it could stand. A few of these would be "National Board of Medical Examiners"' "Nevada Board of Medical Examiners", and "Network-Based Mobile Education".
What is the difference between psychologists and psychiatrists?
Psychiatrists are first trained as medical doctors.
What is the difference between a Pediatrician and a Podiatrist?
The difference between a podiatrist and pediatrician are the functions and type of doctors they are. Podiatrists treat all problems connected to the feet, whereas, Pediatricians treat children from infancy to the age of eighteen. Podiatrists are not medical doctors, they are doctors of podiatry. Pediatricians, on the other hand, are medical doctors.
What is the possessive plural for M.D.?
The plural and possessive of the abbreviation works better if the acronym is used: MD (no periods) or the title spelled out: Medical Doctor.The plural for of the acronym MD is MDs.The plural possessive form is MDs'.The plural form of the compound noun Medical Doctor is Medical Doctors.The plural possessive form is Medical Doctors'.
What type of medical certification do doctors in third world countries have?
Doctors in third world countries have regular medical degrees. Although some countries do not have the correct form of education for some of these practices.
Why are doctors ignorant?
Doctors are not ignorant. They have many years of education and internship behind them before they ever practice on their own. Doctors are required to complete continuing education requirements and are on top of their particular medical field. From AllHorses101: Some doctors can be ignorant when you tell them about symptoms and they do not listen. However, most doctors are learned and know what they are doing. Otherwise they would not be doctors. :D
