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13th May 2021, 05:25 PM
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Is MD equivalent to a Doctorate of Medicine course?


Is MD not a doctorate degree although the full form is "DOCTOR OF MEDICINE"? Is MD equivalent to any other post graduate course like MA or MCA? Are DM & MCH the doctorate degrees for MEDICINE & notMD?




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13th May 2021, 11:44 PM
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A doctorate degree is the highest level of academic degree in most fields. Doctorate of Medicine is a profession degree which is also abbreviated as MD.

MD stands for doctor of Medicine.

YES, MD is equivalent to Doctorate of Medicine.
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14th May 2021, 10:45 PM
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✓ Yes, MD is related to taking care of patients, and PhD. is associated with a doctor's degree in other fields. While MD relates to a higher degree in medicine, a PhD. is the short form for Doctor of Philosophy. While MD is the short form for Doctor of Medicine.
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15th May 2021, 04:36 PM
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In India, MD is an advanced academic degree in the field of medical science, similar to a doctorate or a PhD. ... After successfully completing a 3 year study and the respective exam, both practical and theoretical; that a candidate would be conferred with the MD degree.
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