Why do doctors in America have MD after their names?
In America, the standard medical degree is ‘Doctor of Medicine (MD)’. In the UK, the standard medical degrees are Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery, abbreviated to MB ChB, MBBS, etc. Holders of these qualifications are referred to as ‘Doctors’ The degree of ‘Doctor of Medicine’ in the UK is a postgraduate qualification obtained after a period of research.
A. In America, the standard medical degree is ‘Doctor of Medicine (MD)’. In the UK, the standard medical degrees are Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery, abbreviated to MB ChB, MBBS, etc. Holders of these qualifications are referred to as ‘Doctors’ The degree of ‘Doctor of Medicine’ in the UK is a postgraduate qualification obtained after a period of research.
