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I'm a doctor, not a PhD!
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Come on'n get your jamaharon on! There are no real rules—just don't break the weather control network.
Dumb question: what qualifications are needed to do medical research?
That’s not a dumb question at all.
There are MDs who do substantive research in medicine and surgery. However, basic science questions and a lot of the applied research are done by MD/PhDs. The dual degrees are a signal that the person holding them is not giving MMR vaccinations to kids or fixing broken arms, but who are committed to doing active research. It’s not an absolute requirement - I’ve worked with brilliant MDs at the VA and UC facilities who are gifted researchers. I’m painting with a very broad brush there.
Appreciate the info!