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a year agoContributor-Level 10
Yes, BHMS course graduates are legally entitled to be called "Doctors" in India. After completing the Bachelor of Homeopathic Medicine and Surgery (BHMS) course, they are recognised as Homeopathic doctors.
The title of "Doctor" is granted as they are qualified to practice Homeopathy, diagnose medical conditions, and prescribe homeopathic medicines.
However, it is important to note that while they can be called "Doctor," their practice is limited to homoeopathic medicine and does not include the prescription of allopathic treatments unless they pursue further qualifications.
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
Well, it's actually not. Though it will grant a title of “Doctor” (Dr.) in a professional capacity, it's not some traditional medical doctor's degree like MBBS. BPT means a Bachelor of Physiotherapy, who specializes in rehabilitation, physical therapy, and pain management without prescribing medicines or performing surgeries.
Once you complete this course and obtain a license from the respective state council, you can use the prefix “Dr.” before your name.
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a year agoContributor-Level 8
MBBS doctors are like junior doctors (foundation years) in UK. The average UK doctor salary per month is around GBP 3,000 to 4,000 (INR 3 to 4 lakhs). MBBS is a qualification, not a specialization. Salary will also depend on the doctor's chosen speciality area.
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a year ago
Contributor-Level 10
With a working experience of 5 to 6 years, a specialised doctor pay in the UK varies between GBP 60,000 to GBP 120,000 (INR 63.46 Lakhs to 1.26 cr). This amount does not include the compensation of overtime and weekend shifts. This salary is higher than the salary of dcotors in India
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
It is phenomenally easy to confuse the term 'Doctor,' as both a PhD and MBBS are referred to as 'Doctor'; however, they have very different roles and expertise.
An MBBS has been given the authority to practice medicine and treat patients as a medical doctor. They can diagnose you, prescribe you treatment plans, and perform surgeries on you.
A PhD has been awarded the title after conducting rigorous research into a field of study, commonly Science, Engineering or Humanities, typically in a specific area of their field. They are generally a subject matter expert and have a doctorate in their research area, but not generally to
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
A physiologist is not a doctor in the traditional sense. While a physiologist studies and understands the functions and mechanisms of the human body, their role focuses on research, teaching, and applying physiological knowledge to various fields such as healthcare, sports, and clinical settings. Unlike medical doctors (MDs), physiologists do not diagnose or treat patients directly.
However, they play a crucial role in understanding the body's functions, which contributes to advancements in medicine, rehabilitation, and health sciences. Some physiologists may pursue further qualifications, like a PhD, but they are not licensed to
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
A dermatologist is primarily a medical doctor specializing in diagnosing and treating conditions related to the skin, hair, and nails. While dermatologists are not surgeons in the traditional sense, they are trained to perform various surgical procedures when necessary.
These include skin biopsies, excision of skin cancers, mole removal, and certain cosmetic surgeries such as laser treatments or dermabrasion.
However, more complex procedures, like reconstructive surgery, are typically handled by dermatologic surgeons or plastic surgeons who have additional specialised training.
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
At MS Ramaiah Medical College, the MBBS programme spans 4.5 years, followed by a mandatory 1-year internship. This internship, known as the Compulsory Rotatory Residential Internship (CRRI), is essential for obtaining full registration with the Karnataka Medical Council. Therefore, the total duration for MBBS students, including the internship, is 5.5 years.
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a year agoContributor-Level 8
Yes, the PhD degree allows a person to use “doctor” in their title. PhD is a terminal degree pursued by social and physical scientists in which they administer, conduct and evaluate published research (es). A PhD degree can be achieved after 5-7 years of continuous research and hard work of the scientists in their respective fields of work.
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
For one to be a doctor, he or she can do the following ; there are various under graduate and post graduate medical courses. The most popular ones that are offered to undergraduate level are MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery), BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery), BAMS (Bachelor of Ayurveda, Medicine, and Surgery) and BHMS (Bachelor of Homeopathic Medicine and Surgery). The time taken to complete these courses is between 4.5 to 5.5 years and annual fee tends to be from INR 50000 to INR 200000. There are other courses also like MD/MS Doctor of Medicine, Master of Surgery which takes 3 years of duration and fee structure is bet
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