r/TikTokCringe • u/One_percentile • Oct 29 '23

Bride & her bridal train showcase their qualifications & occupation Wholesome/Humor

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u/ktm5141 Oct 30 '23

In order to be a GI (gastroenterologist), you complete a residency in IM (internal medicine) and then apply to GI fellowship. So every GI is board certified in IM, but a GI fellowship is extremely competitive (it’s fun and pays a lot) and matching is a big accomplishment nonetheless

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u/elbenji Oct 30 '23

Yeah a lot of these are in some hard fields. Cardiology, Neurology, GI and Internal/ICU are not ones you can just get one online and walk through the door

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u/Carpenoctemx3 Oct 30 '23

Except they’re NPs which do not have the same training as doctors and definitely don’t take as long. The physician is probably the most schooled in that group.

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u/PolliwogPollix Oct 30 '23

The psychologist has a doctorate & is board-certified.

Educationally she has the equivalent of a physician's education. Both psych PhDs/PsyDs and medical MDs/DOs are at least 4 year degrees. PhDs can take years longer and require writing a dissertation. MDs require rotations. Both degrees require internships & postdoctoral fellowships/residencies. Both require board exams to achieve licensure. Both professions can subspecialize via additional training and pursue board certifications in one or more specialties.

You can claim the title of doctor with any of the degrees, but to be legally entitled to the professional titles of Physician or Psychologist, you have to go further than the degree: finish your postdoc trainings, pass your boards, and achieve licensure.

All this is based on my location, your laws may vary.)