If you want to become a psychologist, do you also have to attend medical school like a regular doctor?
2007-10-15 19:52:14 · 3 answers · asked by evie ♥'s her Dodgers 5 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
Be sure you know what you want. Most people are not aware of the differences between psychiatrists and psychologists (outside of the degrees). The web sites for both professions will distinguish the careers for you.
Psychology: http://www.apa.org/
Psychiatry: http://www.psych.org/
2007-10-16 01:09:32 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No psychologists re not medical doctors. You can of course receive a doctorate in psychology, it's a PsyD I believe. You are not able to prescribe medications.That would be up to a psychiatrist
2007-10-16 03:02:29 · answer #2 · answered by Nova29 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No.
Psychology is the science of mind and behavior.
Psychiatry is a branch of medicine that deals with mental, emotional, or behavioral disorders
Psychiatrists go to med school.
Psychologists do not.
2007-10-16 03:07:57 · answer #3 · answered by Phoenix Quill 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋