MB BS is Bachelor of Medicine (and surgery) Some idiots say PhD's and DD's shouldn't be allowe dto be called "Doctor" although they have the right In Germany every other guy seems to be Doc of something or other
2006-07-20 23:49:43 · 8 answers · asked by ralark2002 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Medicine
Degrees and the letters they convey have two meanings:
- To indicate the presence of a qualification.
- To grant a license to carry out a particular role.
Not all degrees have both of the above.
Therefore, if you were to obtain a PhD or D.Phil (a doctoral degree), you would be receiving your "Dr" title to indicate that you have that particular qualification.
If you are obtaining a MBBS (or BMBCh, or some medical degree), this is a degree with a license. The license here is to GMC registration in the UK and hence the ability to practise medicine. The term "Dr" comes with this license.
In the USA, I am informed that there has been a move to distinguish between medical doctors, and research doctors, and hence they tend to denote their medical doctors with "MD" on the end of their name (eg Mr John Smith MD). In the UK, "MD" already has a meaning - it is a high-powered research degree, that Doctors tend to carry out during their specialist training for the more sought-after specialities.
Regarding surgeons: One explanation I have heard is that, on achieving their surgical license, they were deemed to be a "Master" of their profession. Certainly, the title "Master" tends to be used in Europe. However, in the UK "Master" means a male child who is not yet 18, and hence it was altered to "Mr".
This does, however, mean that surgeons do not change back to their previous title from Dr, but rather that they are changing to Mr from Dr. Therefore, strictly speaking, the correct title for a female surgeon is actually "Mr". However, many people would not appreciate the logic behind this and so female surgeons tend to call themselves "Miss" or "Ms".
Also note:
The term "Professor" is actually a title that originally gives a license to teach. Therefore, following this logic, all those who have a PGCE or other teaching qualification should actually be called "Professor". However, they aren't - so the ultimate answer is probably "It's tradition".
2006-07-21 04:13:10 · answer #1 · answered by Matthew 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have been in Angels Stadium, Dodger Stadium, Yankee Stadium, Petco Park and whatever the name is of that sauna in Miami in Red Sox gear. Everyone treats you with respect/ignores you, except the Yankee fans. There is just too much history there. It makes it fun. As for your experience, I could never understand why a Yankee fan would show up at Fenway for a Red Sox--Tigers game in Yankee gear. Wear Tiger gear for Heaven's sake. Of course you are going to be the most loathed person in the park. Actually wearing a Yankee hat in the City of Boston is not the brightest of moves as a general matter.
2016-03-27 01:53:06 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why do Americans call college lecturers Professors, even though they only have PhD's? I would imagine British profs. who have to be awarded that title after years of work are a bit peeved at that one.
Hmmmmmm. Interesting.
2006-07-20 23:57:44 · answer #3 · answered by Steve A 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You failed to secure admission into a medical college. But relax you can still do PhD .
2006-07-20 23:58:35 · answer #4 · answered by J.SWAMY I ఇ జ స్వామి 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why do American's call dentists Doctor?
2006-07-21 00:19:43 · answer #5 · answered by felineroche 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actually a qualified surgeon in the UK is called mister!
2006-07-21 02:53:16 · answer #6 · answered by sleepyredlion 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
dont understand your prob
2006-07-20 23:53:19 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
why are you even worried about this?
2006-07-20 23:53:18 · answer #8 · answered by billy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋