re: People with the title of “Dr.” who aren’t doctors

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Why the frick do they do this?

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It's a joke, man. Nerds talk about "Dr. Frankenstein" but there's no way that fricking 7" tall rapacious monster actually passed the ECFMG.

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actually passed the ECFMG.

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You are a retard.

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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.

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99% of the physicians I know don't give two thoughts to this.

Dr. First Lady Dr. Jill Biden says you should be prosecuted by the DOJ.

Nothing worse than dentists referring to themselves as doctor, well except for preachers who call themselves doctor.

Look bro, a Doctor of Divinity is not to be trifled with lest the wrath of the Elohim be called down on thee.

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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.

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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.

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Non medical Drs when they refer to themselves or demand others address them as Dr. have a complex.

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It is customary only in an academic setting such as a graduation ceremony or scholarly lecture.

Other than that, it’s bogus.

These is an election integrity “expert” named Randy Russ who has a doctorate in marketing from LSU. He is frequently on the Jeff Couere show. Jeff calls him Dr Randy. I called in once and questioned this. Jeff threw a fit.

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A dentist is more of a Doctor than a fricking chiropractor

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Most chiropractors don't refer to themselves as doctor.