- My Forums
- Tiger Rant
- LSU Recruiting
- SEC Rant
- Saints Talk
- Pelicans Talk
- More Sports Board
- Fantasy Sports
- Golf Board
- Soccer Board
- O-T Lounge
- Tech Board
- Home/Garden Board
- Outdoor Board
- Health/Fitness Board
- Movie/TV Board
- Book Board
- Music Board
- Political Talk
- Money Talk
- Fark Board
- Gaming Board
- Travel Board
- Food/Drink Board
- Ticket Exchange
- TD Help Board
Customize My Forums- View All Forums
- Show Left Links
- Topic Sort Options
- Trending Topics
- Recent Topics
- Active Topics
Started By
Message
re: People with the title of “Dr.” who aren’t doctors
Posted on 1/25/24 at 9:28 pm to jazzybee
Posted on 1/25/24 at 9:28 pm to jazzybee
quote:
The fact is that in old Europe Physicians got jealous and started referring themselves doctors. Historically, it was those who have doctorates (PhDs) could call themselves doctors. another fact: PhDs know this and are amused by the ignorance of most of the "doctors." I always refer to my PCP as a physician on her face, never as a doctor. She refers me as Dr. ... because of my doctoral degree.
Doctoral degrees are subjective. Shaq got one on line.
Non medical Drs when they refer to themselves or demand others address them as Dr. have a complex. This is a recent phenomenon, 50-60 years ago it was not very common.
Medical degrees are earned and validated by standardized test. Practicing Drs, at minimum, require years of training after med school and passing an additional standardized test.
An overwhelming majority of people, probably over 95%, associate the word “Doctor” with a medical doctor.
Nothing will change that. Not even medieval references.
2
Posted on 1/25/24 at 9:36 pm to rltiger
quote:It is customary only in an academic setting such as a graduation ceremony or scholarly lecture.
Non medical Drs when they refer to themselves or demand others address them as Dr. have a complex.
Other than that, it’s bogus.
Posted on 1/25/24 at 10:04 pm to rltiger
quote:
Non medical Drs when they refer to themselves or demand others address them as Dr. have a complex. This is a recent phenomenon, 50-60 years ago it was not very common.
Medical degrees are earned and validated by standardized test. Practicing Drs, at minimum, require years of training after med school and passing an additional standardized test.
Of course the title of "Doctor" was historically used first for the former, and not the latter. I get that someone in the former category who insists on being called "doctor" outside of a professional setting is annoying, but you don't have to go overboard.
Page 1 of 1
Popular
Back to top
Follow TigerDroppings for LSU Football News