2006-12-19 12:39:25 · 6 answers · asked by 1.2..3...Boo 4 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
A medical doctor usually has a bachelors degree and then applies for medical school which is around three years school plus a couple years residency (low pay, high stress doctoring). After a person does that, they can do ANOTHER couple years learning about psychiatry, which is a specialty unlike no other, haha. So, the reason there is a shortage of psychiatrists is because of the extra training needed versus the pay. Virtually no increase in pay for that specialty.
Oh and the degree is called MD. You can be a 'doctor' after getting a PhD but that is different. Like getting your doctorate in physiology, or becoming a PhD psychOLOGIST (note difference). A psychiatrist is a medical doctor and they treat patients with meds and treatments, refer and help plan psychotherapy, but they do not do any therapy.
2006-12-19 12:46:18 · answer #1 · answered by DanaZ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need an MD. Yeah that's right, you have to become a doctor! And then specialize in psychiatry.
If you just settle for being a psychologist, all you need is a Master's degree - a phD at most.
2006-12-19 20:46:43 · answer #2 · answered by -:- Masha -:- 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need an MD. A psychiatrist is a psychologist who can prescribe medications. In order to do that, you must have an MD. Also, in my opinion, it would be good to have training in the field of psychology too. A PhD would never hurt, but it's not required.
2006-12-20 10:52:38 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You must become a medical doctor first (M.D. or D.O.) andthen you do an additional residency for psychiatry.
You can earn a doctorate (PhD) in psychology.
2006-12-19 20:47:15 · answer #4 · answered by Silly me 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a MD-meaning you have to go to medical school
2006-12-19 21:17:02 · answer #5 · answered by baylor88 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
PhD
2006-12-19 20:43:44 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋