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Parul Thapa

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No one cannot become a doctor after BSc in Radiology and Imaging Technology. 

It focuses on training students in technical aspects of medical imaging and diagnostics and not medical practice. 

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So you want to know difference between BSc Radiology and studying Radiology after MBBS? Many students like you have same question in mind. Worry not, I'll help you with same.

You can opt for Radiology through PG courses like MD or DNB in Radiology after which you'll be considered a full-fledged Radiologist with a 'Dr.' title. You will learn how to diagnose and analyze medical images and perform respective healthcare procedures.

If you talk about BSc Radiology on other side it is a paramedical course that will teach you how to operate imaging equipment and diagnose medical conditions. Fresh BSc Radiology graduates do not get doctorate deg

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No, after completing MPT Orthopaedics, one cannot directly become a surgeon. The pathway to becoming a surgeon typically requires a medical degree (MBBS or equivalent) followed by a residency in surgery, which involves rigorous training and clinical practice. 

While MPT Orthopaedics provides advanced knowledge and skills in the rehabilitation and management of musculoskeletal disorders, it does not equate to the medical training necessary to perform surgical procedures. 

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No, MPT graduates are not typically referred to as doctors. However, they are highly trained healthcare professionals specializing in physical therapy and rehabilitation. 

While they possess advanced knowledge and skills in their field, the title "doctor" is more commonly reserved for medical doctors (MD graduates) or doctors of osteopathic medicine (DOs). 

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No, since no formal training programs exist leading to board certification in Diabetology, it is not recognized as a Medical speciality. 

However, the term diabetologist may encompass any physician, including endocrinologists, who primarily focus their practice or research on diabetes care.

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Yes, an MBBS doctor can practice as a Diabetologist in India, but with certain conditions. In India, a medical doctor with an MBBS degree can diagnose and treat patients with diabetes, prescribe medications, and provide general management for diabetes-related conditions. However, to specialize and officially practice as a Diabetologist, further specialized training and qualifications are typically required.

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Yes, a Diabetologist is a doctor. A Diabetologist is a medical professional who specializes in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of diabetes mellitus and related endocrine disorders. 

Typically, Diabetologists are physicians who have completed medical school (earning an MBBS or equivalent degree), followed by further specialized training in Diabetology or Endocrinology. They are licensed medical doctors who are qualified to diagnose, treat, and provide comprehensive care for patients with diabetes.

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No, a Pharmacist is not considered a doctor in the same sense as a medical doctor (MD or MBBS). While pharmacists (who hold a Doctor of Pharmacy degree, Pharm D) are highly trained healthcare professionals with expertise in medications, drug therapy, and patient care, they do not typically diagnose illnesses or perform medical procedures in the same way medical doctors do.

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Yes, a BVSc graduate is commonly referred to as a "veterinarian" or a "vet." Veterinarians are medical professionals who specialize in the health and medical care of animals. While BVSc graduates are not medical doctors (MDs), they are considered doctors in the sense that they hold a doctoral degree (BVSc) in the field of Veterinary Medicine.

Veterinarians diagnose and treat medical conditions in animals, perform surgeries, provide preventive care, and contribute to animal health management. They play a critical role in maintaining the health and well-being of various animal species, from pets to livestock to wildlife.

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An immunologist can be a doctor but not all immunologists are medical doctors (MD). Immunologist even if they become a doctor cannot prescribe medicines to patients for general disease.

Immunology course is includes both medical and non medical areas of immune system. 

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