Dr. is a written abbreviation for the word "Doctor." It's a title conferred upon individuals who have attained a doctoral degree.
This title commonly refers to:
- Medical Doctors: Physicians who have completed medical school and are licensed to practice medicine.
- Doctors of Philosophy (PhDs): Individuals who have earned a doctoral degree in a wide range of academic disciplines, such as science, engineering, humanities, and social sciences. These doctors typically conduct research and teach at universities.
- Other Doctoral Degrees: Professionals holding doctoral degrees in fields like dentistry (DDS or DMD), pharmacy (PharmD), law (JD), education (EdD), and others.
Essentially, "Dr." signifies that the person holding the title has achieved the highest academic degree in their particular field of study or profession.
