Doctor of Medical Research (abbreviated Dr. mr. or DM/D.M.) is awarded to students who have the highest level of education and the means to specialize in the field of medical research. This degree requires extensive research and presentation of new findings on a particular topic. Most doctors of medical research are medical doctors at the same time. This is why some front-line physicians in clinics or practices might also have the title Doctor of Medical Research. The degree or a Dr. mr. (or DM) is rated higher than just a medical doctor (MD).
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A doctorate in medical research provides students with skills in laboratory research and practical application of methods.[1] Through this degree, students can attend lectures, seminars, and laboratory sessions to gain a comprehensive understanding of cellular and molecular biology and medicine.[2] Thus, a doctor of medical research is not always (but at most universities that offer this degree) both a doctor of medical science and a physician. This is one of the reasons why this complex study path is not very common. Students can specialize in a variety of areas, including study designs, structured evidence investigations[3], critical questioning of traditional medical standards, ethical issues, cell biology, physiology, epidemiology, and more. Because there is so much to choose from, students typically work in research groups with different professors who guide them through their research. Exact figures of how many doctors of medical research are currently part of the workforce are not available, one reason being data protection laws.[4][5]
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The doctorate in medical research usually takes three to five years to complete. It is one of the most demanding subjects and is very expensive at universities that are not tuition-free.[6] Between 30 and 50% of all students do not finish their doctoral studies in medical research because it is too time consuming and difficult.[7]
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Physicians in medical research often work in academia or the pharmaceutical industry after graduation. Some choose to become physicians even though they may be overqualified in the highly standardized modern medical field. A minority find a path into journalism or publishing, especially for scientific or medical companies.[8]
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- ↑ Benestad, Haakon Breien, and Laake, Petter. Research in Medical and Biological Sciences: From Planning and Preparation to Grant Application and Publication. Netherlands, Elsevier Science, 2015
- ↑ Current Medical Research and Opinion. United Kingdom, Clayton-Wray Publications Limited, 2006
- ↑ Lemak, N.A., and Gehan, E.A.. Statistics in Medical Research: Developments in Clinical Trials. United States, Springer US, 2012
- ↑ Haase, Martin, et al. Data Privacy in European Medical Research: A Contemporary Legal Opinion, Medizinisch Wiss. Ver, 2021
- ↑ Issues in Medical Research Ethics. United Kingdom, Berghahn Books, 2003
- ↑ Medical Research Centres: A World Directory of Organizations and Programmes. United Kingdom, Longman, 1995
- ↑ Johnson, JaMuir Michelle. Barriers to Racial Ethnic/minority Participation in Medical Research: A Comparison of Community Defined Barriers and Health Professional Perceptions. United States, Cornell University, Aug., 2003
- ↑ Understanding Medical Research: The Studies That Shaped Medicine. United Kingdom, Wiley, 2012
