The MD, or Doctor of Medicine degree, is the level of education required to be licensed as a medical doctor. They are far older than the DNP, with the first medical degrees issued circa 1000 AD in Italy.
MD programs last four years. They are distinguished by a strong focus on chemistry, biology, physiology, and anatomy. Medical students get the broad spectrum of healthcare fields in their basic education. They’ll go through rotations in everything from dermatology to emergency medicine to get exposure to and experience in a wide range of medical practices.