The power of Education

There are a few distinct differences between a clinical psychologist and a psychiatrist. Although their professions are in the same field, they have different qualifications and educational experiences. These differences are what pull one apart from the other.
A psychiatrist has a BA degree and goes on to get an MD degree. After becoming a medical doctor and being licensed, the doctor takes classes in the specialized area of psychology. This takes a couple of years to complete. After this, they can open a practice and prescribe medication if necessary. Really what a psychiatrist treats, are mental diseases and abnormalities. Even though a psychiatrist has many years of education under his belt, his expertise in the area of psychology can be less than that of a clinical psychologist.
A clinical psychologist also attends college and gets a BA degree. They go on to get a phD in psychology. There are even clinical psychologists that have masters degrees. They can have much ...