# M.D. (Doctor of Medicine)

**IRI:** https://folio.openlegalstandard.org/RDSnnZnBb7V1U8cQnVjtik8

## Labels

**Preferred Label:** M.D.

**Alternative Labels:**

- Doctor of Medicine

## Definition

The suffix "M.D." stands for "Doctor of Medicine" and is used after a person's name to indicate that they have completed the requisite training and education to practice medicine. This suffix signifies the individual's medical credentials and is commonly used in healthcare settings, academic environments, and formal documents.

## Sub Class Of

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## See Also

- https://folio.openlegalstandard.org/RBRT3WWlDa3ChxzHyS9NLC1
- https://folio.openlegalstandard.org/RCSG4k3ah1Pu5YgPexPgOmL

**Deprecated:** False