PA Doctorate Doctor Doesn’t Mean MD: Why Dr and MD are Not the Same April 28, 2022April 30, 2022 The PA Doctor 0 Comments dms, doctor of medical science, PA Doctorate, physician assistant doctorate Yes, a DMSc is a doctor. So, same as an MD then? No. An MD is one type of doctor. Doctors with an MD or DO are also referred to as physicians. Doctors with a DMSc are Physician Associates. MDs aren’t the only doctors in healthcare. Doctor of Medical Science vs MD: What You Won’t Learn on Reddit Share this:TwitterFacebookLinkedInRedditMorePinterestPrintWhatsAppPocketSkypeTelegramTumblrLike this:Like Loading...