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==[[Acupuncture]] Medical Degrees== |
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*[[License of Acupuncture]]{{Fact|date=September 2008}} : LAc |
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*[[Diploma of Acupuncture]]{{Fact|date=September 2008}} : DAc |
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*[[Master of Acupuncture]]{{Fact|date=September 2008}} : MAc |
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*[[Doctor of Acupuncture]]{{Fact|date=September 2008}} : DAc |
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==[[Anesthesiology]] Medical Degrees== |
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*[[Master of Medical Sciences]]{{Fact|date=September 2008}} : MMS-AA |
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==[[Chiropractic]] Medical Degrees== |
==[[Chiropractic]] Medical Degrees== |
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*[[Bachelor of Chiropractic]]{{Fact|date=September 2008}} : BChiro |
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*[[Master of Chiropractic]]{{Fact|date=September 2008}} : MChiro |
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*[[Doctor of Chiropractic]]<ref>{{citation|url=http://www.ope.ed.gov/accreditation/ViewAgencyInfo.aspx?agencyId=30&tp=undefined|title=Council on Chiropractic Education, Commission on Accreditation}}</ref>: DC |
*[[Doctor of Chiropractic]]<ref>{{citation|url=http://www.ope.ed.gov/accreditation/ViewAgencyInfo.aspx?agencyId=30&tp=undefined|title=Council on Chiropractic Education, Commission on Accreditation}}</ref>: DC |
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*[[Doctor of Chiropractic|Doctor of Chiropractic Medicine]]<ref>{{citation|url=http://www.ope.ed.gov/accreditation/ViewAgencyInfo.aspx?agencyId=30&tp=undefined|title=Council on Chiropractic Education, Commission on Accreditation}}</ref>: DCM |
*[[Doctor of Chiropractic|Doctor of Chiropractic Medicine]]<ref>{{citation|url=http://www.ope.ed.gov/accreditation/ViewAgencyInfo.aspx?agencyId=30&tp=undefined|title=Council on Chiropractic Education, Commission on Accreditation}}</ref>: DCM |
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==[[Dentistry]] Medical Degrees== |
==[[Dentistry]] Medical Degrees== |
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*[[Bachelor of Dentistry]]{{Fact|date=September 2008}} : BDent |
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*[[Bachelor of Dental Surgery]]{{Fact|date=September 2008}} : BDS |
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*[[Bachelor of Dental Science]]{{Fact|date=September 2008}} : BDSc |
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*[[Doctor of Dental Surgery]]<ref>{{citation|url= http://www.ope.ed.gov/accreditation/ViewAgencyInfo.aspx?agencyId=45&tp=undefined |
*[[Doctor of Dental Surgery]]<ref>{{citation|url= http://www.ope.ed.gov/accreditation/ViewAgencyInfo.aspx?agencyId=45&tp=undefined |
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|title=American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation}}</ref>: DDS |
|title=American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation}}</ref>: DDS |
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==Conventional Medical Degrees== |
==Conventional Medical Degrees== |
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*[[Bachlor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery]]{{Fact|date=September 2008}} : MBBS, MBChB, BMBS, MBBChir, MBBCH, BMed |
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*[[Doctor of Medicine]]<ref>{{citation|url=http://www.ope.ed.gov/accreditation/ViewAgencyInfo.aspx?agencyId=46&tp=undefined |
*[[Doctor of Medicine]]<ref>{{citation|url=http://www.ope.ed.gov/accreditation/ViewAgencyInfo.aspx?agencyId=46&tp=undefined |
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|title=Liaison Committee on Medical Education}}</ref>: MD, MDCM, Dr.Mud, Dr.Med |
|title=Liaison Committee on Medical Education}}</ref>: MD, MDCM, Dr.Mud, Dr.Med |
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|title=Canadian Osteopathic Association: ('In 2005 the Royal College granted recognition to the American osteopathic medical degree...DO...')}}</ref>: DO |
|title=Canadian Osteopathic Association: ('In 2005 the Royal College granted recognition to the American osteopathic medical degree...DO...')}}</ref>: DO |
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Naprapathic medicine is a branch of medicine evaluating and treating persons |
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who may have neuron-muscular conditions.[http://www.naprapath.info/] |
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*[[Doctor of Naprapathic Medicine]]: DN--> |
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==[[Naturopathy|Naturopathic]] Medical Degrees== |
==[[Naturopathy|Naturopathic]] Medical Degrees== |
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*[[Bachelor of Naturopathy]]{{Fact|date=September 2008}} : BNat, BSc |
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*[[Doctor of Naturopathy]]<ref>{{citation|url= http://www.ope.ed.gov/accreditation/ViewAgencyInfo.aspx?agencyId=56&tp=undefined |
*[[Doctor of Naturopathy]]<ref>{{citation|url= http://www.ope.ed.gov/accreditation/ViewAgencyInfo.aspx?agencyId=56&tp=undefined |
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|title=Council on Naturopathic Medical Education}}</ref>: ND |
|title=Council on Naturopathic Medical Education}}</ref>: ND |
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*[[Diploma of Naturopathy]]{{Fact|date=September 2008}} : ND |
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*[[Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine]]<ref>{{citation|url= http://www.ope.ed.gov/accreditation/ViewAgencyInfo.aspx?agencyId=56&tp=undefined |
*[[Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine]]<ref>{{citation|url= http://www.ope.ed.gov/accreditation/ViewAgencyInfo.aspx?agencyId=56&tp=undefined |
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|title=Council on Naturopathic Medical Education}}</ref>: ND, NMD |
|title=Council on Naturopathic Medical Education}}</ref>: ND, NMD |
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==[[Osteopathy|Osteopathic]] Medical Degrees== |
==[[Osteopathy|Osteopathic]] Medical Degrees== |
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*[[Bachelor of Osteopathic Medicine]]{{Fact|date=September 2008}} : BOstMed, BMedOst |
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*[[Bachelor of Osteopathy]]{{Fact|date=September 2008}} : BOst, BSc |
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*[[Diploma of Osteopathic Medicine]]<ref>{{citation |
*[[Diploma of Osteopathic Medicine]]<ref>{{citation |
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|url= http://www.ope.ed.gov/accreditation/ViewAgencyInfo.aspx?agencyId=48&tp=undefined |
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==[[Podiatry|Podiatric]] Medical Degrees== |
==[[Podiatry|Podiatric]] Medical Degrees== |
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*[[Bachelor of Podiatry]]{{Fact|date=September 2008}} : BPod, BSc |
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*[[Doctor of Podiatric Medicine]] <ref>{{citation|url= http://www.ope.ed.gov/accreditation/ViewAgencyInfo.aspx?agencyId=28&tp=undefined |
*[[Doctor of Podiatric Medicine]] <ref>{{citation|url= http://www.ope.ed.gov/accreditation/ViewAgencyInfo.aspx?agencyId=28&tp=undefined |
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|title=American Podiatric Medical Association, Council on Podiatric Medical Education}}</ref> <ref>{{citation|url= http://www.hprac.org/en/projects/resources/hprac-1414May08OPMA.pdf |title=Ontario Podiatric Medical Association ('Applicants must have received a Doctor of Podiatric Medical Degree/ DPM. from one of the accredited US programs...')}}</ref> : DPM |
|title=American Podiatric Medical Association, Council on Podiatric Medical Education}}</ref> <ref>{{citation|url= http://www.hprac.org/en/projects/resources/hprac-1414May08OPMA.pdf |title=Ontario Podiatric Medical Association ('Applicants must have received a Doctor of Podiatric Medical Degree/ DPM. from one of the accredited US programs...')}}</ref> : DPM |
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*[[Certificate (PA)]]: C-PA |
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*[[Associates (PA)]]: AA-PA |
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*[[Bachelors (PA)]]: BS-PA |
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*[[Post Graduate Diploma in Physician Assistant Studies]]: PGDipPA |
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*[[Masters (PA)]]: MS-PA |
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Reiki is part of complementary and alternative medicine and is a healing practice that originated in Japan. Reiki practitioners place their hands lightly on or just above the person receiving treatment, with the goal of facilitating the person's own healing response.[http://nccam.nih.gov/health/reiki/] |
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*Level 1 Certificate |
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*Level 2 Certificate |
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*Level 3 Certificate |
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==[[Traditional Chinese medicine|Traditional Chinese Medicine]] Degrees== |
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*[[Bachelor of Science in Chinese Medicine]]{{Fact|date=September 2008}} : BSc, BS |
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*[[Doctor of Oriental Medicine]]{{Fact|date=September 2008}} : DOM |
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==[[Veterinary Medicine|Veterinary]] Medical Degrees== |
==[[Veterinary Medicine|Veterinary]] Medical Degrees== |
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*[[Bachelor of Vetinary Science|Bachelor of Veterinary Science/Surgery]]{{Fact|date=September 2008}} : BVS, BVSc, BVMS |
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*[[Doctor of Veterinary Medicine]] <ref>{{citation|url= http://www.ope.ed.gov/accreditation/ViewAgencyInfo.aspx?agencyId=52&tp=undefined |
*[[Doctor of Veterinary Medicine]] <ref>{{citation|url= http://www.ope.ed.gov/accreditation/ViewAgencyInfo.aspx?agencyId=52&tp=undefined |
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|title=American Veterinary Medical Association, Council on Education}}</ref> <ref>{{citation|url= http://www.avma.ab.ca/animal_health/largehealth7.htm|title=Alberta Veterinary Medical Association ('In order to earn a veterinary medical degree...')}}</ref>: DVM, VMD |
|title=American Veterinary Medical Association, Council on Education}}</ref> <ref>{{citation|url= http://www.avma.ab.ca/animal_health/largehealth7.htm|title=Alberta Veterinary Medical Association ('In order to earn a veterinary medical degree...')}}</ref>: DVM, VMD |
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===Degrees=== |
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*[[Bachelor of Optometry]]: BOptom, BSc |
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*[[Doctor of Optometry]]: OD |
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===Degrees=== |
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*Bachelor of Pharmacy: BPharm |
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*Master of Pharmacy: MPharm |
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*Doctor of Pharmacy: DPharm, PharmD |
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==Nursing Practice== |
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===Degrees=== |
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*Registered Nurse: RN |
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*Bachelor of Nursing: BNurs, BSc, BSN |
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*Master of Nursing: MSc, MNurs, MSN |
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*Doctor of Nursing Practice: DNP |
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==Paramedical Practice== |
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===Degrees=== |
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*Certificate of Paramedic training: Cert (paramedic) |
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==See also== |
==See also== |
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Revision as of 19:03, 28 September 2008
Look up Medical degree in Wiktionary, the free dictionary.
Medical degree is a disambiguation page. It lists academic degrees, first professional degrees, qualifications or diplomas issued by recognized academic institutions that enable graduates to be eligible to practice in a medical profession, either human or animal.
Chiropractic Medical Degrees
Dentistry Medical Degrees
Conventional Medical Degrees
- Doctor of Medicine[5]: MD, MDCM, Dr.Mud, Dr.Med
- Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine[6][7]: DO
Naturopathic Medical Degrees
Osteopathic Medical Degrees
Podiatric Medical Degrees
Veterinary Medical Degrees
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine [13] [14]: DVM, VMD
See also
- Traditional Chinese medicine
- Naturopathic medical school
- Medical school
- Osteopathic medical school
- Podiatric medical school
- Chiropractic education
- Veterinary school
- Dental school
Related topics
References
- ^ Council on Chiropractic Education, Commission on Accreditation
- ^ Council on Chiropractic Education, Commission on Accreditation
- ^ American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation
- ^ American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation
- ^ Liaison Committee on Medical Education
- ^ American Osteopathic Association, Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation
- ^ Canadian Osteopathic Association: ('In 2005 the Royal College granted recognition to the American osteopathic medical degree...DO...')
- ^ Council on Naturopathic Medical Education
- ^ Council on Naturopathic Medical Education
- ^ American Osteopathic Association, Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation
- ^ American Podiatric Medical Association, Council on Podiatric Medical Education
- ^ Ontario Podiatric Medical Association ('Applicants must have received a Doctor of Podiatric Medical Degree/ DPM. from one of the accredited US programs...') (PDF)
- ^ American Veterinary Medical Association, Council on Education
- ^ Alberta Veterinary Medical Association ('In order to earn a veterinary medical degree...')
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