What is the difference between a psychiatrist and a clinical psychologist?
A- Becoming a psychiatrist requires completion of medical school with an internship and a residency. You can be licensed to prescribe drugs. Clinical psychologists have spent approx 6 years earning a Ph.D., done an internship and are trained to do research. Both professions deal with a gamut of mental health problems and practice in a variety of settings.
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