neuropsychology vs. neuropsychiatry

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waht is the difference between the two? ( education, careers, ect)

thanks
 
OneLove said:
waht is the difference between the two? ( education, careers, ect)

thanks

well, to be a neuropsychiatrist, you would have to go to medical school. to be a neuropsychologist, you would probably have to get a PhD from a program in neuroscience.
 
SaraL124 said:
well, to be a neuropsychiatrist, you would have to go to medical school. to be a neuropsychologist, you would probably have to get a PhD from a program in neuroscience.


To be a neuropsychologist usually you get a PhD from a clinical program in that specialization.