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Would it be useful to obtain an M.D. / Ph. D. degree as opposed to one or the other?

I would like to become some type of doctor (anesthesiologist, oncologist, pediatric neurologist) in the future. In addition to this, I also want to do research. I wish to get my M.D. And Ph. D. #college #medicine #graduate-school #research #doctorate-degree #medical-education #medical-research #molecular-biology

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Thank you comment icon Hello, Thanks for Asking..!! The best option is complete your Graduation &amp; Post Graduation Degree, Then prepare for Research field. Yes, PhD will open the way for research field. But to pursue career as a doctor, M.D. program is important. Because MDs can prescribe medication, whereas PhDs cannot. So MD Degree is most important for medical practice as a physician. You can also prepare for CSIR NET Exam to start your career as Junior Research Fellow. With Minimum two year of experience of JRF you can also take admission in phd. to pursue your dreams. You can check the important details of the exam &amp; its cutoff here - <a href="https://scoop.eduncle.com/csir-net-result-cut-off-marks">csir net result</a> Best of Luck :) Divya
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Debra’s Answer

You need the MD to be any kind of clinical doctor, including anesthesiologist, oncologist, pediatric neurologist. And while the PhD is more appropriate for research, you can conduct research with an MD. The PhD/MD combo makes for a wonderful resume and certainly signifies a topnotch education both for research and clinical practice, you don't NEED the PhD to do either of those things. You can research or be a clinical practitioner with an MD.
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The MD degree allows for the clinical practice of medicine as a physician. Many physicians holding MD degree are also involved in medical research pursuits through academia and private industry. The PhD degree is more oriented towards science/medical research endeavors.The PhD degree alone does not permit medical practice as a physician. It is limited to research activities. Many medical schools have a combined MD/PhD program whereby one may obtain both degrees. The practice goals and career orientations for physicians and researchers are different.
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