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On Mon, 22 Dec 2003 15:24:17 -0000, "Cornel DaCosta" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Dear Pascal, With respect, nay with the greatest of respect, I submit that for a fellow who sports an MD and FRCS and claims to be knowledgeable, simple logic ought to have indicated that a dentist with a bachelor's degree (BDS) cannot call himself a doctor. If this were possible, there would be absolutely no need for such persons to work hard for the FRCS, only to be entitled to be called a doctor yet again!! In Goa, many with a BDS call themselves doctors in all their publicity material. To me, as someone who has lectured and written on the unhealthy contemporary inflationary use of academic and professional titles, this is utterly misleading and pretentious. I have no quarrel with those who have advanced qualifications and who are entitled to use. Mr. or Dr. as some friends of mine indeed do, and who enjoy this privilege. However, I draw the line when incorrect usage is made of professional titles like doctor and professor in Goa particularly. I therefore reiterate my contention that dentists with a bachelor's qualification are not doctors and should not use such a title in Goa or anywhere else for that matter. Elementary logic, my dear Pascal, is what you failed to use in your rush to get into cyberspace print...but as the song title says, ***** rush in where angels fear to thread! I remain, Ever so humbly, Cornel DaCosta PhD London, UK university academic, and former American university professor. Happy holidays to Goanetters headed HOME !! ########################################################################## # Send submissions for Goanet to [EMAIL PROTECTED] # # PLEASE remember to stay on-topic (related to Goa), and avoid top-posts # # More details on Goanet at http://joingoanet.shorturl.com/ # # Please keep your discussion/tone polite, to reflect respect to others # ##########################################################################
