Doctor's in all countries must pass through many years of training to qualify. In the UK a doctor's training normally follows this path: |
Doctors in all countries must pass through many years of training to qualify. In the UK a doctor's training normally follows this path: |
#Degree level Preclinical - Doctors must study medicine in university or medical school for two to three years 'preclinical' (meaning little patient contact). However following recommendations by the British medical Association (BMA) many universities are following a 'Problem-based learning' approach, which stresses basing the studies around actual patient cases. |
#Degree level Preclinical - Doctors must study medicine in university or medical school for two to three years 'preclinical' (meaning little patient contact). However following recommendations by the [British Medical Association]? (BMA) many universities are following a 'Problem-based learning' approach, which stresses basing the studies around actual patient cases. |
The term Doctor is also used to describe someone who holds a 'Doctor of Philosophy' (PhD) academic degree. PhD's are awarded in most academic disciplines. Some medical doctors also hold PhD's, typically those who go on to take research as a career. |