M. D.
Licensed medical practitioner
M.
D. is the abbreviation for Doctor of Medicine, the degree held by physicians.
It appears after a name to indicate medical credentials: Sarah Chen, M.D.
The title distinguishes medical doctors from those holding other doctorates.
Also written MD without periods.
- healerOne who restores health
- physicianLicensed medical doctor
- medical degreePhysician's professional qualification
- med schoolPhysician training institution
- medical schoolPhysician training institution
doctor · internist · surgeon · residency · chief resident · attending physician · Hippocratic oath · pediatrician · board-certified · cardiologist · fellowship · oncologist · medicine · neurologist · diagnosis · prescription · second opinion · rounds
medical role hierarchy
M. D.patient
Able to wait calmly
nurse · R.N. · orderly · medical assistant · candy striper
healthcare vs. non-medical professions
M. D.quack
Fake healer or fowl noise
charlatan · snake oil salesman · faith healer · witch doctor · layperson