₦airaland Forum

Dreambeat:
A lot use the title 'Dr' which is fine, but the public should know the difference between doctors by title and medical doctor

But the OP never said she's medical doctor,so why are you trying to educate the public in a thread where what she does is perfectly described?

Dreambeat:
A lot use the title 'Dr' which is fine, but the public should know the difference between doctors by title and medical doctor

I have never heard of anyone address any mid level practitioners or a Medical doctor as say “ Good morning Medical Doctor Mike “
What everyone call them is “Doctor Mike” period.
As long as the written insignia on the coat and ID card show the right description of the tile as mandated by the board.

Dreambeat:
It is not about the OP, it is about educating the public to prevent cases of impersonation and quackery. This was just an opportunity to emphasise it

There's no such opportunity here because what she does is perfectly described. I read it ,and know she's a different kind of doctor.

If the OP had described her as a medical doctor, then you can use that to educate the public, but no such description.

Dreambeat:
I practise abroad and I can tell you, for sure, no one condones calling for example, a nurse practitioner or physican assistant a 'medical doctor ' here

True...! Medical Doctor is distinct in itself. You are right.

I was talking about some Nigerian doctors not wanting any other health care practitioner using the term or title "Doctor".


I am quite certain no Pharmacist, Nurse, Optometrist, Dentist, etc, would address themselves as "Medical Doctor"... That would be downright silly.

aikyg:
I beg to differ. Podiatric physicians are recognized as physicians, just like dentists and eye doctors. They are also qualified to diagnose, treat, and prevent conditions affecting the lower extremity through medical and surgical means. Saying that she is not a doctor is a bit strange.

She is inspiring. We need more women like this as role models.

He's having a heart attack, is there a doctor on board.
Yes, I'm a podiatrist 🤪

Dreambeat:
The term 'medical doctor' is used only for MBBS, MBBCH or MD holders.

If a person is qualified and licensed to diagnose and treat medical ailments, is that person not a medical doctor?

dmangodwin:
Medical doctor is different from doctor. A Herbal doctor is a doctor. Even Saidi Osupa is a doctor

You did not answer my question:

who then is a medical doctor?

Skydivine:
I am not saying DPMs are not doctors but just to clarify your point.
Nurse practitioners are as well licensed , even at the Masters level of education can also diagnose and treat medical ailments, yet they are not doctors.

what point did i make?

do you understand the question i asked?

If a person is qualified and licensed to diagnose and treat medical ailments, is that person not a medical doctor?

So, why don’t we celebrate male athletes who are able to cater for their families? I dey fold arms look una.

nickxtra:
Sarah Ogoke's achievement with D'Tigress and off the court is not celebrated enough. After reading this brief profile, let us make her name go viral.

Sarah Ogoke, whose picture is attached hereto, is the only Nigerian and D'Tigress to win five Women Afrobasket title in a row (2017, 2019, 2021, 2023, 2025).

Ogoke has also been managing a medical career while proudly representing Nigeria. She is a Surgeon and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology/Premedicine from Southern Polytechnic State University, Marietta, Georgia and a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (D.P.M.) at the New York College Of Podiatric Medicine at the New York College of Podiatric Medicine.

She is currently a nursing mother with a baby not even a year old yet she showed up for Nigeria at this year's Afrobasket.

That’s not just dedication, that’s heart. 💚🇳🇬

N.B. Her feat deserves a wider celebration. I even saw her breastfeeding her 9 months old baby in the changing room. What a real and love for her fatherland!
Courtesy: FAJ Sports

Big congratulations to her.
The citizens are working very hard to uphold the works of our heroes past but few politicians and elites are seriously looting the country dry and it doesn't end at that.They use religion and tribe to cause hatred in the land.The D,Tigers planned as a team without any mention of federal character nor quota system.

lexy2014:
If a person is qualified and licensed to diagnose and treat medical ailments, is that person not a medical doctor?

No, sir. Abroad, there are advanced nurse practitioners who can diagnose and treat medical ailments but are not called medical doctors

lexy2014:
what point did i make?

do you understand the question i asked?

If a person is qualified and licensed to diagnose and treat medical ailments, is that person not a medical doctor?

Is it only a medical doctor that is licensed and qualify to treat and diagnose ailment?

Dreambeat:
No, sir. Abroad, there are advanced nurse practitioners who can diagnose and treat medical ailments but are not called medical doctors

It’s like you don’t know that moniker. He will bother you with questions from now till tomorrow without answering any of yours. That is his style.
I don’t understand why he is shy from making definite statements.

Skydivine:
Is it only a medical doctor that is licensed and qualify to treat and diagnose ailment?

If a person is qualified and licensed to diagnose and treat medical ailments, is that person not a medical doctor?

yes or no

Dreambeat:
No, sir. Abroad, there are advanced nurse practitioners who can diagnose and treat medical ailments but are not called medical doctors

who then is a medical doctor?

what do you mean by "advanced nurse practitioners"?

which hospitals do these "advanced nurse practitioners" work?

which licensing body licensed nurses to be "advanced nurse practitioners"?

lexy2014:
If a person is qualified and licensed to diagnose and treat medical ailments, is that person not a medical doctor?

yes or no

Is DPM a medical doctor ? Yes or no?

nickxtra:
Sarah Ogoke's achievement with D'Tigress and off the court is not celebrated enough. After reading this brief profile, let us make her name go viral.

Sarah Ogoke, whose picture is attached hereto, is the only Nigerian and D'Tigress to win five Women Afrobasket title in a row (2017, 2019, 2021, 2023, 2025).

Ogoke has also been managing a medical career while proudly representing Nigeria. She is a Surgeon and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology/Premedicine from Southern Polytechnic State University, Marietta, Georgia and a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (D.P.M.) at the New York College Of Podiatric Medicine at the New York College of Podiatric Medicine.

She is currently a nursing mother with a baby not even a year old yet she showed up for Nigeria at this year's Afrobasket.

That’s not just dedication, that’s heart. 💚🇳🇬

N.B. Her feat deserves a wider celebration. I even saw her breastfeeding her 9 months old baby in the changing room. What a real and love for her fatherland!
Courtesy: FAJ Sports

A 110% congratulations to her

franchasng:
No wonder Hadiza El Rufai, wife of Mallam Nasir El Rufai said that Igbos are really making Nigeria proud....everybody knows this, yet they refused to give them the required level playing ground in politics to make Nigeria proud like they do in sports where they are giving a level playing ground...


Dear Nigerians, lets continue to shoot ourselves in the leg by intentionally working against Igbos producing a credible President to help fix Nigeria for the greater good of all of us and to make Nigeria proud just because we don't like them....we will wake up one day, and I pray it won't be too late by then

Na only igbos represent the country abi. Abi the best players come from Igbo side abi

Skydivine:
Is DPM a medical doctor ? Yes or no?

Skydivine:
I am not saying DPMs are not doctors but just to clarify your point.
Nurse practitioners are as well licensed , even at the Masters level of education can also diagnose and treat medical ailments, yet they are not doctors.

1. what point did i make?

2. do you understand the question i asked?

3. If a person is qualified and licensed to diagnose and treat medical ailments, is that person not a medical doctor?

lexy2014:
If a person is qualified and licensed to diagnose and treat medical ailments, is that person not a medical doctor?

yes or no

Is DPM a medical doctor? Yes or no?

Skydivine:
Is DPM a medical doctor? Yes or no?

Skydivine:
I am not saying DPMs are not doctors but just to clarify your point.
Nurse practitioners are as well licensed , even at the Masters level of education can also diagnose and treat medical ailments, yet they are not doctors.

1. what point did i make?

2. do you understand the question i asked?

3. If a person is qualified and licensed to diagnose and treat medical ailments, is that person not a medical doctor?

lexy2014:
3. If a person is qualified and licensed to diagnose and treat medical ailments, is that person not a medical doctor?

Is DPM a medical doctor? Answer, yes or no?

Skydivine:
Is DPM a medical doctor? Answer, yes or no?

According to you.

Skydivine:
I am not saying DPMs are not doctors but just to clarify your point.
Nurse practitioners are as well licensed , even at the Masters level of education can also diagnose and treat medical ailments, yet they are not doctors.

1. what point did i make?

2. do you understand the question i asked?

3. If a person is qualified and licensed to diagnose and treat medical ailments, is that person not a medical doctor?

lexy2014:
According to you.

Is according to you , an intelligent answer? Answer, yes or no?

Skydivine:
Is according to you , an intelligent answer? Answer, yes or no?

what should be answered yes or no?

According to you.

Skydivine:
I am not saying DPMs are not doctors but just to clarify your point.
Nurse practitioners are as well licensed , even at the Masters level of education can also diagnose and treat medical ailments, yet they are not doctors.

1. what point did i make?

2. do you understand the question i asked?

3. If a person is qualified and licensed to diagnose and treat medical ailments, is that person not a medical doctor?

lexy2014:
what should be answered yes or no?

What were you responding to, according to you?

lexy2014:
You did not answer my question:

who then is a medical doctor?

In the context of healthcare, the terms "medical doctor" and "doctor" are often used interchangeably, but "doctor" can also refer to other professions with doctoral degrees, like a PhD. A medical doctor (MD or DO) specializes in diagnosing and treating illnesses and injuries, while a PhD doctor typically has a research-based doctoral degree.

Hope this helps
Google is our friend

Skydivine:
What were you responding to, according to you?

this:

Skydivine:
I am not saying DPMs are not doctors but just to clarify your point.
Nurse practitioners are as well licensed , even at the Masters level of education can also diagnose and treat medical ailments, yet they are not doctors.

1. what point did i make?

2. do you understand the question i asked?

3. If a person is qualified and licensed to diagnose and treat medical ailments, is that person not a medical doctor?

dmangodwin:
In the context of healthcare, the terms "medical doctor" and "doctor" are often used interchangeably, but "doctor" can also refer to other professions with doctoral degrees, like a PhD. A medical doctor (MD or DO) specializes in diagnosing and treating illnesses and injuries, while a PhD doctor typically has a research-based doctoral degree.

Hope this helps
Google is our friend

is google your enemy?

I did not ask you to differentiate anything.

I only asked you...who then is a medical doctor?

Mabuggi88:
Congratulations to her and the whole of D'tigress team, it's not easy managing two careers at the same time nursing a baby.

However, Podiatrists are not medical Doctors, only MBBS/MBBCH, MD and BDS are qualified medical Doctors. Those with DPM can diagnose and treat medical cases of the feet and Ankles but do not qualify as medical Doctors

Whichever definition you give, she too takes care of human body.

dmangodwin:
In the context of healthcare, the terms "medical doctor" and "doctor" are often used interchangeably, but "doctor" can also refer to other professions with doctoral degrees, like a PhD. A medical doctor (MD or DO) specializes in diagnosing and treating illnesses and injuries, while a PhD doctor typically has a research-based doctoral degree.

Hope this helps
Google is our friend

is google your enemy?

I did not ask you to differentiate anything.

I simply asked you...who then is a medical doctor?

Angelfrost:
Lol... Nigerian medical doctors have to be the most territorial among medical professionals on Earth.

Don't just bother your head arguing with that fellow.

One even expressed serious annoyance towards Ph.D holders and professors who are also addressed by the term "Dr".


Doctors abroad are less concerned about such trivial things... Those ones are okay to even be addressed solely as "Physicians".

I tell you bro