MR. Monroe?
Why is he called Mr. Monroe instead of Dr. Monroe?
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Thanks for that!
shareI did not know that! And it begs the question: why are they not "Doctors"?
Seems to me they would have the certification that usually confers that title. In the US a surgeon has the Dr. title. In the US, even a dentist has that title.
Just for the record, I'm female.....at least, last time I checked...
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Confusing and interesting!
Just for the record, I'm female.....at least, last time I checked...
Yep. They become doctors but then specialise in surgery and are referred to as Mr.
shareIt's nothing to do with them being surgeons, but everything to do with them having achieved the rank of "Consultant". Consultant is a rank that indicates that the doctor has successfully completed the highest possible level of their professional training, in whatever specialisation they've chosen - whether that is surgery, oncology, paediatrics, psychiatry, haematology etc.
It may seem odd that they drop the title "Dr" in favour of Mr, Mrs, Miss etc but by the time they reach that level all their colleagues will be well aware of their status.
Sorry, but what you are saying is incorrect - it pertains to surgeons, not to other types of doctors (other than dentists, of course):
In the United Kingdom, Republic of Ireland, South Africa, and Australia, medical practitioners who have been admitted to any of the Royal Surgical Colleges discontinue use of the "Doctor" title and revert to using "Mr," "Miss" or "Mrs." This system (which applies only to surgeons, not physicians) has its origins in the 16th century, when surgeons were barber-surgeons and did not have a degree (or indeed any formal qualification), unlike physicians, who held a university medical degree.[citation needed] Dental and Veterinary surgeons in the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland also use the titles "Mr," "Mrs" or "Miss."
Mind you, that's the first time I've heard of "Mrs" being used - I was told that female surgeons use "Miss", even if they're married.
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Violet Loves Iliona is spot on. A good post :)
And in Australia, we have a good old chuckle at the expense of those Veterinarians, Dentists, Chiropractors etc., who insist on using the honorific "Doctor" - it's like kicking an own goal!
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