COPD Lexicon: Types Of Doctors

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COPD Lexicon. Types Of Doctors There are so many doctors capable and ready to help you. There are so many different types of doctors. They specialize in a variety of areas. Here are some of the most common types of doctors. Physician. Doctor. A person who practices medicine. They have earned a doctorate’s degree in medicine. Doctor. We usually think of doctor’s as physicians. And it’s true that physicians are doctors. But, not all doctors are physicians. By its most basic definition, a doctor is defined as anyone who has a doctorate’s degree. Doctorate’s degree. According to dictionary.com, it’s the highest degree obtainable at a university. Medical School. A school that teaches medicine. Medical Student. They are still in medical school. You may see them shadowing …show more content…

It’s a medical degree. M.D. It’s a medical degree. Training hospitals. They are hospitals that specialize in training future attending physicians. They are usually the larger, big city hospitals. Intern. They have completed medical school. They are in training. They are working on their internship. This is what the first year post medical school training is referred to. They can cannot practice medicine on their own. However, once they complete this internship and pass a test, they can practice medicine on their own. But, many prefer to specialize, in which case they will become residents. Resident. It is a person who is an MD or a DO. They want to specialize in some area of medicine. They spend time under the supervision of an attending physician. Depending on the specialty, a residency may last anywhere from 2-7 years. For instance, a future brain surgeon might need seven years of training. They may either work in the clinical or hospital setting. Clinical setting. Doctor’s office or clinic. Hospital setting. In the hospital. Degree in Medicine. A degree necessary to practice medicine. They are earned after completing requirements of medical schools and a

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