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A medical degree is an academic course of study issued by a post-secondary institution that prepares graduates in the prevention, diagnosis, and care of human or animal health. The succesful completion of a degree does not automatically permit its holder to practice in their field of medicine. Most jurisdictions require licenses to be issued by the appropriate regional board.

Medical degrees in the United States

In the United States, the following medical degrees are recognized by the U.S. Department of Education:

• Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
• Doctor of Chiropractic (D.C.)
• Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine (N.M.D) or Doctor of Naturopathy (N.D.)
• Doctor of Osteopathy (D.O.) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
• Doctor of Dental Surgery (D.D.S) degree and Doctor of Dental Medicine (D.M.D)
• Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (P.O.D)
• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (D.V.M) or the less common Veterinariae Medicinae Doctoris (V.M.D)

References

1. U.S. Department of Education Accreditation Agency List {{citation}}: Text "web" ignored (help)
2. Liaison Committee on Medical Education
3. Council on Chiropractic Education, Commission on Accreditation
4. Council on Naturopathic Medical Education
5. American Osteopathic Association, Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation
6. American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation
7. American Podiatric Medical Association, Council on Podiatric Medical Education
8. American Veterinary Medical Association, Council on Education