Do audiologists become doctors?

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    jasveer singh | Contributor-Level 9

    a year ago
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    ENT doctors are doctors of medicine, whereas audiologists are not. Some progress through further study to specialize in ears specifically and are responsible for ear surgery. An audiologist may have a clinical doctorate degree, Au. D. , or a Ph.D. and can use the title of Doctor. They are not, however, physicians in that they do not have a medical degree nor can they practice medicine.
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    Deeksha Dixit | Contributor-Level 10

    2 years ago
    No, audiologists cannot become doctor-equivalent to MBBS or BDS doctors. They may pursue a doctorate degree as a Ph.D. and put the prefix "Dr. " in their name, but they are not equal to physicians. The Ph.D. is a doctorate programme, but it is not equivalent to a five-year medical degree. The primary duties of an audiologist are to diagnose and evaluate hearing disorders and assist patients by offering rehabilitation services. Popular courses to become an audiologist include the B.Sc. In Hearing, Language, and Speech, the BASLP and the MASLP.
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    ARUNAN S | Contributor-Level 7

    2 years ago
    If they pursue their Ph.D. degree they can use the prefix Dr but they can't become a real doctor.

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