What is the full form of MD
What is the full form of MD
(1) MD: Doctor of Medicine
MD stands for Doctor of Medicine. MD originally taken from the Latin word “Medicinae Doctor” which simply means “Teacher of Medicines”.
It is a 3-year postgraduate degree obtained after completing a medical MBBS course. After three years of training, MD is honoured in nonsurgical subjects.
List of MD Degree Approved By Medical Council of India
- MD in Anesthesiology
- MD in Biochemistry
- MD in Community Medicine
- MD in Biophysics
- MD in Dermatology
- MD in Hospital Administration
- MD in Lab Medicine
- MD in Nuclear Medicine
- MD in Gynecology and Obstetrics
- MD in Ophthalmology
- MD in Pathology
- MD in Physiology
- MD in Radiotherapy
- MD in Social and Preventive Medicine
- MD in General Medicine
- MD in Forensic Medicine and many more.
(2) MD: Managing Director
MD stands for Managing Director. Managing Director is the most senior corporate officer in a business organization.
The role of managing director and chief executive are virtually the same. Managing Director is responsible for the company’s operations and to give strategic guidance and direction to the board to ensure that the company achieves its mission and objectives.
In other countries, managing directors primarily work as the heads of individual business units within a company rather than heading up the company as a whole.
As a member of senior management, the managing director is also expected to keep a company solvent and to promote expansion and innovation within the industry.
MD works as a director, decision maker, leader, manager, executer etc. MD also advices the board of directors, motivates employees and drives changes in the organization.