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Agree, in middle school I had a teacher who had his Ph.D in musical theory.
Yea, he insisted that the students call him Doctor.
That is why I laugh at this thread and the person who created. it.
How many people are fooled by a chiropractor calling themselves a “Doctor of chiropractic medicine” When they don’t go to medical school at all. >

Chiropractors and plastic surgeons absolutely should not be considered doctors >

Not all plastic surgeons do butt lifts and nose jobs… I had a breast reduction done by a plastic surgeon that quite literally changed my life. If a person is cutting into your body and removing stuff they have the right to call themselves a doctor… >

Physicians is a better term and is being increasingly used. >

I'd just like to point out that while you do get your MD after 4 years of medical school, the minimum residency training to actually be able to use that degree is 3 years. Most are 5 years. Some are 7+. 
An MD degree by itself is worthless. It's your training and speciality that allows you to practice. 
You're looking at 7-13 years before actually practicing. >

But you're "Dr" after just four years. >

If you expect to be called Dr. outside of the realm of your doctorate/profession, you should rightfully be laughed at.