Doctorate in Pharmacy become a doctor?

No, a Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree does not make you a medical doctor (MD or DO). While both are doctoral degrees and require significant study, they are distinct professions with different focuses:

* PharmD (Doctor of Pharmacy): Focuses on the science and practice of dispensing and preparing medications, as well as counseling patients on their medication use. Pharmacists are experts in drugs and their interactions.

* MD (Doctor of Medicine) or DO (Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine): Focuses on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases. Medical doctors provide a much broader range of care, including surgery, hospital admissions, and primary care.

A PharmD allows you to practice as a pharmacist. To become a medical doctor, you need to complete an MD or DO program.

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