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Are physiatrist who did the physiotheraphy, are medical doctor?it is possible to further study for specialist in that course for medical student?
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Physiatrist: A physiatrist is a physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist. It is an md or do that has done 4 years of residency after medical school. For more information check out www.Aapmr.Org.
Answered 1/17/2014
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