Writing an email to a college professor with a Ph.D.? Do you call someone with a Ph.D. a doctor? Figuring out the right way to address someone with a doctorate is a lot easier than it may seem, and we’re going to break this down so that you can get it right. In this article, we’ll walk you through everything you need to know about how to address someone with a Ph.D.
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- It doesn’t matter if someone has a Ph.D. is in philosophy, education, biology, math, or any other discipline. If a person has obtained a doctorate degree, they’re a doctor—even if they don’t see patients. [8] X Research sourceThanks
- Ph.D. is shorthand for doctor of philosophy. The word “doctor” comes from the Latin word “docere,” which means “to teach.” In ancient times, “Philosophy” was used to refer to any academic field. [9] X Research sourceThanks
- The only exception, at least in the United States, are people with a law degree (they are technically “Juris Doctors”, or J.Ds). You do not use a special title or honorific to address someone with a law degree.Thanks
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- ↑ https://www.btb.termiumplus.gc.ca/tpv2guides/guides/wrtps/index-fra.html?lang=fra&lettr=indx_catlog_p&page=9e-8ycfVZx-4.html
- ↑ https://www.purdue.edu/advisors/students/email.php
- ↑ https://www.minotstateu.edu/careers/pages/cover-letter-salutation.shtml
- ↑ https://writingcenter.gmu.edu/writing-resources/different-genres/sending-email-to-faculty-and-administrators
- ↑ https://www.universityaffairs.ca/career-advice/career-advice-article/what-should-i-call-my-professor/
- ↑ https://www.purdue.edu/advisors/students/email.php
- ↑ https://healthenews.mcgill.ca/use-of-dr-doctor-in-quebec-and-updating-your-honorific-in-mcgills-systems/
- ↑ https://www.cmaj.ca/content/re-who-entitled-be-called-doctor
- ↑ https://www.franklin.edu/blog/doctorate-vs-ph-d-what-are-the-differences
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