Shedding Light on the Risks
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M.D.s are physicians trained in allopathic medicine, the conventional model that focuses on diagnosing and treating disease through evidence-based practice. They can prescribe medications, perform surgeries, and work in any medical specialty or subspecialty.
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Training requirements: Bachelor’s degree followed by 4 years of medical school, successful completion of the USMLE licensing exams, and 3–7 years of residency training depending on specialty.
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