And why?
2006-12-01 04:13:57 · 11 answers · asked by hot carl sagan: ninja for hire 5 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
kiko---
you are an idiot
2006-12-03 00:03:59 · update #1
PhD, because I'm nearly done with mine at Temple University in Philly!!! Go Owls!!
2006-12-01 04:22:05 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is a silly question -- like apples vs oranges.
The MD is a professional degree, while the PhD is an academic degree. Comparing them doesn't really make much sense.
MDs usually make more money than PhDs (but so do MBAs). On the other hand, PhD is considered the higher degree. PhDs also get to wear those cool tam hats at graduations, while MDs have to wear mortarboards.
On the whole, I'd rather have a PhD than an MD (evidenced by the fact that I have a PhD). If I had to choose between a PhD or an MD for a dinner partner -- I'd almost always choose the PhD.
But if I'm sick, please send me an MD.
2006-12-01 14:45:01 · answer #2 · answered by Ranto 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the context.
If I'm about to be treated in a hospital then I'd like to be treated by someone who has an MD. If I'm asking about a research question then I'll likely want to talk to a PhD. In either case, I'd want for the person to have a good record of work, regardless of the degree.
By the way, the two are independent. You can get an MD without a PhD. And you can get a PhD without an MD.
2006-12-01 23:50:17 · answer #3 · answered by Ladida 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I respect both equally.
And for whoever responded first, you do NOT need an MD to get a PhD. PhD's are specialties just as MDs are.
I respect both because MD put in a lot of time in school and once they get out. Plus they end up in a lot of debt which eventually goes away when they start making money, but sometimes thats not until your 30 or older. PhDs work very hard at getting their dissertation research done and it can also be incredibly difficult. Not to mention, PhDs are sometimes exploited by schools since they are cheap labor. Both MDs and PhDs work very hard to do what they love and are interested in, and I respect that!
I have to say, I respect people who do an MD and PhD even more because thats 8+ years of very hard work and then residency after that.
2006-12-01 12:24:23 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
M.D.
Most medical doctors spend more time and money getting the degree than most PhDs.
2006-12-01 15:35:11 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on what you want to do with it. I don't want my PhD history professor performing my open heart surgery, just like I don't necessarily want my surgeon teaching my history class. They're prestigious but different degrees that qualify you to do different things.
2006-12-01 14:50:24 · answer #6 · answered by supercheesegirl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
An M.D. a doctor of medicine needs a Phd first. He or she then does a residency. So I would say and M.D. as they have the practical experience after the academic.
2006-12-01 12:20:35 · answer #7 · answered by fancyname 6 · 0⤊ 4⤋
I don't respect people for their titles... I know several PhD's and MD's who don't deserve my respect :p I respect people for the ability to use their intelligence.
2006-12-01 13:19:42 · answer #8 · answered by R.C.P. 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
PhD, because you need an M.D. before you can get a PhD. So people with PhD have put in more time than those with M.D.'s =)
2006-12-01 12:17:19 · answer #9 · answered by Seung Hee 5 · 0⤊ 4⤋
PHD carries more weight by far, they just know more about more things
2006-12-01 12:17:40 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋