http://www.doctorupdate.net/du_awards/category.htm
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/2093852.stm
http://suewidemark.netfirms.com/drugcompaniesprofiles.htm
http://www.globalaging.org/health/us/curb2.htm

To the AMA's credit they seem to be concerned, but the last article shows
that little will be done about it.

-----Original Message-----
From: Greg Deckler [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] 
Sent: Thursday, December 11, 2003 3:06 PM
To: Exchange Discussions
Subject: RE: Migrating from GroupWise 6.5

Sorry, I should have been more clear. I will restate this for seemingly the
11 millionth time. Accepting titles FROM VENDORS is bad and unprofessional.

> Actually, degree DOES equal title.
> 
> One day, I am just ordinary old Jim Blunt.  The next day Washington 
> State Univ. bestows an honorary doctorate in Computer Engineering, due 
> to some mythical contributions I have made to the industry.
> 
> My signature would now read:
> 
> DR. James Blunt, Computer Engineer
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Greg Deckler [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Sent: Thursday, December 11, 2003 11:22 AM
> To: Exchange Discussions
> Subject: RE: Migrating from GroupWise 6.5
> 
> 
> Well, yes, I would expect that to be the extent of your research.
> 
> degree <> title
> 
> > "check out other professions and their views on accepting honorary 
> > titles."
> > 
> > <googling>
> > Dr. receives honorary degree
> > lawyer receives honorary degree
> > 
> > Just for reference.

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