In the United Kingdom and Ireland (and many Commonwealth countries) the MD is a postgraduate research degree in medicine. At some universities, this takes the form of a first doctorate, analogous to the PhD, awarded upon submission of a thesis and a successful viva.
Is this a matter of law or of professional convention? Presumably, I can easily get around either if I purchase a $100 doctorate online?A psychologist can only call themselves doctor if they hold a doctorate.
I know of one person that purchased a doctorate so he could blag free upgrades on flights.
I can't believe that's trueThey can call themselves what ever they want.
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The scenario ........ said "doctor" on flight from Dublin to LAX. Intercom announcement "Could a doctor make himself known please". Your man presses the overhead button .............. . Can anyone add the next few sentences.Correct. There are a few websites that will sell you a legal doctorate online. There are loads of legitimate churches in the United States that will give you a Doctorate in Divinity for a small fee. All legal. I know of one person that purchased a doctorate so he could blag free upgrades on flights.
So I'm still confused. Assuming the dentist and psychologist do not hold a doctorate (PhD) this means they can't call themselves doctor. Is that correct?
So I'm still confused. Assuming the dentist and psychologist do not hold a doctorate (PhD) this means they can't call themselves doctor. Is that correct?