Difference between MD/PhD in Clin Psych

[ohlala]

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hey.

just wondering the difference between an MD in psychiatry and a PhD in clinical psychiatry. you can practice with both. what are the pros and cons of each? thanks.

 

[sb_MD]

PhD in clinical psychiatry does not exist. Clinical psychology does exist. And the biggest difference (and that is a huge difference) is a degree in medicine. Although in some states clinical psychologists have the right to prescribe some drugs, a psychiatrist is a medical doctor.