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Facts about Medical Doctors

Medical Doctors account for the vast majority of "doctors" in the United States and Canada. So facts you may not know about M.D.'s are below:

1. The average GPA and MCAT scores are significantly higher for M.D.'s than for any other doctoral degree. (Average M.D. collegiate GPA is 3.6 or higher)

2. The vast majority of Medical Research is produced by Medical Doctors. M.D.'s and/or PhD's produce over 90% of the medical research noted in the MEDLINE.

3. M.D.'s are held to the highest standards of any medical professional. M.D.'s must complete M.D. residencies and M.D. boards and they are not allowed to take any other boards (unlike other degrees)

4. Medical Schools are strictly regulated by the government since most M.D. schools are publicly supported. Medical schools must meet certain standards as dictated by the government.

5. M.D.'s are the only medical doctoral degree recognized worldwide as a medical degree.