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Latest post Wed, Aug 1 2007 6:42 PM by Grammar Geek. 1 replies.
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Lonelymelody  +  399291 Wed, 01 Aug 07 05:42 PM

Hi there

Is it appropriate to mention your medical title as Dr. or MD when signing your emails or letters? What is the best policy in regard to this matter: to only sign your first and last name or mention your title? If title mentioning is a good habit then which one is preferable Dr or MD?

Many thanks in advance
Lonelymelody
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Grammar Geek  +  399313 Wed, 01 Aug 07 06:42 PM

Hello Lonelymelody,

You have a few choices. If you write "Dr. Mary Smith" you could be a medical doctor, or a dentist, or even a Ph.D. If you write Mary Smith, M.D., you have left no doubt that you are a medical doctor.

However, if you were writing about something that has NOTHING to do with medicine - making a hotel reservation or writing to follow up on a missing order for boots - there isn't a very good reason to include it. Nonetheless, you worked hard for your degree and you can show that you've earned it by including it.

Just do NOT include both Dr. Mary Smith, M.D.

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