M.D.,C.M. instead of M.D...why?

[cclawfjj]

subject says it all.

Although Im sure there isnt any difference between a MD and MD, CM degree (offered by McGill), I'd still like to know why they're different.

Thanx.

[Yamuh]

nevermind, i just found out why.

The "C.M." portion just means 'Master of Surgery'

MDCM as a whole means "Doctor of Medicine and Master of Surgery"

Still dont understand why McGill Med chose to vary the name of their degree though instead of keeping things consistent with other med schools in North America?

 

Last year, when I went to McGill for my interview, the guy said that they are only a few north American schools who could use MDCM. This is reserved for the old med school and McGill is still using it to continue the tradition.

[trustwomen]

Last year, when I went to McGill for my interview, the guy said that they are only a few north American schools who could use MDCM. This is reserved for the old med school and McGill is still using it to continue the tradition.

It's still used in other commonwealth countries (UK, Australia) too.

[Dr Medicator]

If/When you are admitted there will be an intro lecture to the history of medicine (and dentistry) at McGill that will go into all the details...

 

In brief... Think Scottish.

 

Medicator