Doctor

High school (ages 12+)
Human Body

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

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Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the academic title origin?Derived from Latin 'docere' meaning 'to teach'
2. What is the medical doctorate degrees?MD (Doctor of Medicine) and DO (Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine)
3. What does a doctor do to help people feel better?Doctors use their knowledge and special tools to treat sickness and injuries, helping people get healthy again.
4. How long does it take to become a doctor?It takes at least seven years after high school, and sometimes up to fifteen or more years if a doctor chooses a specialty.

Doctorate: The highest academic degree awarded in many fields, signifying advanced study and research.
Medical Doctor (MD/DO): A physician trained and licensed to practice medicine and treat human diseases.
Residency: A period of supervised practical training in a medical specialty after medical school.