Credential | Meaning |
MD | Doctor of Medicine (Allopathic physician) |
DO | Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine |
MBBS / MBChB | Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (used internationally, equivalent to MD) |
Credential | Meaning |
PhD | Doctor of Philosophy (Psychology, Neuroscience, etc.) |
PsyD | Doctor of Psychology |
LCSW | Licensed Clinical Social Worker |
LMFT | Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist |
LPC / LPCC | Licensed Professional Counselor / Clinical Counselor |
BCBA | Board Certified Behavior Analyst |
MSW | Master of Social Work |
MA / MS | Master of Arts or Science (in Counseling, Psychology, etc.) |
Credential | Meaning |
FAAP | Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics |
FACP | Fellow of the American College of Physicians |
FACOG | Fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists |
FACS | Fellow of the American College of Surgeons |
Credential | Meaning |
RN | Registered Nurse |
NP / APRN | Nurse Practitioner / Advanced Practice Registered Nurse |
CRNA | Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist |
CNS | Clinical Nurse Specialist |
CNM | Certified Nurse Midwife |
DNP | Doctor of Nursing Practice |
Credential | Meaning |
DDS | Doctor of Dental Surgery |
DMD | Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry |
Credential | Meaning |
OD | Doctor of Optometry |
MD / DO | Ophthalmologists (medical doctors with eye specialty) |
Credential | Meaning |
PharmD | Doctor of Pharmacy |
RPh | Registered Pharmacist (older credential) |
Credential | Meaning |
OTR/L | Licensed Occupational Therapist |
PT / DPT | Physical Therapist / Doctor of Physical Therapy |
SLP / CCC-SLP | Speech-Language Pathologist / Certified by ASHA |
RD / RDN | Registered Dietitian / Registered Dietitian Nutritionist |
MT / MLS | Medical Technologist / Medical Lab Scientist |
