is wanting the M.D rather than D.O that bad?

[pharmacytech]

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Medically related work/volunteer experiences are currently solidifying my desire to become a physician. I am currently shadowing D.O- and I might apply to both MD and DO schools. In the end, I'm sure I would be happy to be a physician.

But, is wanting the M.D after your name really that bad? Is it? I know this sounds very superficial-it probably is, and I openly admit that.


I'm not trying to start a DO vs MD flame war. Both worked very hard as pre meds and as med students/residents and also work hard in their practice. 👍 The only biology classes I've taken are a year of general bio, a quarter of cell bio, and a botany class...so I am by no means credible enough to interpret or make statements on OMM...can anyone really understand OMM until they finish DO school?

 

[dr.z]

But, is wanting the M.D after your name really that bad? Is it? I know this sounds very superficial-it probably is, and I openly admit that.

It's really personal preference. If you want M.D., there's nothing wrong with it.

 

[VPDcurt]

Closing because of a duplicate thread.

 

[el.harpo]

Why could it possibly be bad? If you are going to be happy by just being a physician would it really make a difference? In most traditional settings, both types of degrees are approaching an equal status (although it's not equal just yet).