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<p></p> <p><b>New page</b></p><div>&#039;&#039;&#039;Medical degree&#039;&#039;&#039; is an academic degree awarded for studies in fields associated with medicine and/or surgery. Doctors in some jurisdictions may opt to use the title &#039;&#039;&#039;Dr.&#039;&#039;&#039; in front of their name, or &#039;&#039;&#039;MD&#039;&#039;&#039; (Medical Doctor) or &#039;&#039;&#039;DO&#039;&#039;&#039; (Doctor of Osteopathy) after their name.<br /> <br /> <br /> [[File:Membership diploma of the American College of Physicians.jpg|thumb|Membership diploma of the American College of Physicians]]<br /> <br /> ==Types of medical degrees==<br /> There are several types of medical degrees, awarded based on the area of study. These include:<br /> <br /> * &#039;&#039;&#039;[[Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery]]&#039;&#039;&#039; (MBBS, MBChB, BMBS): This is typically the first medical degree awarded by medical schools in countries that follow the tradition of the United Kingdom.<br /> * &#039;&#039;&#039;[[Doctor of Medicine]]&#039;&#039;&#039; (MD, Dr.Med): This is a postgraduate degree in countries that follow the tradition of the United States. In some other countries, it is an undergraduate degree.<br /> * &#039;&#039;&#039;[[Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine]]&#039;&#039;&#039; (DO): This is a professional doctoral degree for physicians and surgeons offered by medical schools in the United States.<br /> <br /> ==Medical education and training==<br /> Medical education varies around the world. It typically involves entry level education at a university medical school, followed by a period of supervised practice or internship, and/or residency.<br /> <br /> ===Undergraduate medical degrees===<br /> In countries that follow the system in the United States, the &#039;&#039;&#039;[[Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery]]&#039;&#039;&#039; is a graduate degree, following the acquisition of a bachelor&#039;s degree. <br /> <br /> ===Postgraduate medical degrees===<br /> In countries that follow the tradition of continental Europe or the system in the United States, the equivalent of a medical degree is awarded as a &#039;&#039;&#039;[[Doctor of Medicine]]&#039;&#039;&#039; or a &#039;&#039;&#039;[[Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine]]&#039;&#039;&#039;.<br /> <br /> ==See also==<br /> * [[Medical school]]<br /> * [[Medical education]]<br /> * [[Medical diploma]]<br /> <br /> [[Category:Medical education]]<br /> [[Category:Academic degrees]]<br /> [[Category:Healthcare occupations]]<br /> <br /> {{stub}}</div>

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