PhD synonyms

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  • doctorate academic degree of highest rank
  • doctor academic degree of highest rank, pursuit
  • advanced degree
  • doctoral degree
  • postgrad degree
  • postgraduate degree academic degree of highest rank
  • recipient pursuit
  • grad pursuit
  • alum pursuit
  • alumnus pursuit
  • degree college degree
  • graduate degree college degree
  • undergraduate degree college degree
  • baccalaureate
  • former student
  • associate degree
  • academic degree

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Example sentences hold a doctorate

More than 90% of the faculty hold a doctorate or equivalent degree.
He holds a doctorate in pastoral theology, and a licentiate in philosophy and pedagogy.
She holds a doctorate in biological sciences and microbiology.
He also held a doctorate in electrical engineering.
He also holds a doctorate in the same field.

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How to Address an Envelope to a PhD

Chanté griffin, 25 jun 2018.

How to Address an Envelope to a PhD

Although you probably conduct most of your written communication via email, you may encounter a scenario where you need to send a letter or a card to a Ph.D. holder; knowing how to properly address the envelope is critical.

Scenario 1: You meet a man with a Ph.D. at a social engagement, and you want to send him a letter requesting mentorship.

Scenario 2: You conduct an informational interview with a married woman who holds a Ph.D. in a field you want to explore, and you want to send her a thank you card.

Scenario 3: You want to invite a couple (each person holds a Ph.D.) to a formal event.

What is the correct way to address the envelope? Is it similar to how you’d address a medical doctor or a dentist? If you’re friends with the person, should you even include a title?

Explore this article

  • What Is a Ph.D.?
  • Getting the Title Right
  • What If the Ph.D. Is Married?
  • Addressing a Couple With Two Ph.D.s
  • One More Tip

1 What Is a Ph.D.?

A Ph.D. is a “doctor of philosophy” degree, referred to as “PhD” and “Ph.D.”

It is the highest degree that a university or college awards. Colleges and universities confer Ph.D.s in numerous fields such as computer science, psychology and communication. Ph.D. holders often teach at the university level because they're experts in their respective fields.

2 Getting the Title Right

When addressing an envelope to a Ph.D. holder, be sure to include the title, even if the person is a friend. The only exception would be if the person has asked for the title to be excluded.

On the envelope, write the person’s name, a comma and “Ph.D.” For example, if you wanted to send a card to Chanell Johnson, you’d write:

"Chanell Johnson, Ph.D."

You would not need to indicate her marital status on the envelope.

3 What If the Ph.D. Is Married?

If Chanell were married, and you wanted to send an invitation to her and her partner (who share the same last name), you would use “Dr.” in front of her name. Her partner’s name would follow.

"Dr. Chanell and Mr. Stephen Johnson" or "Dr. Chanell and Mrs. Stephanie Johnson"

If Chanell were married, and she and her partner had different last names, you'd use a similar format.

"Dr. Chanell Johnson and Mr. Stephen Smith" or "Dr. Chanell Johnson and Mrs. Stephanie Smith"

4 Addressing a Couple With Two Ph.D.s

If Chanell and her partner shared the same last name and held Ph.D.s, you’d acknowledge both degrees by using the plural of Doctor and omitting their first names.

"The Doctors Johnson"

If they did not share the same last name, you'd write:

"Dr. Chanell Johnson and Dr. Stephanie Smith" or "Dr. Chanell Johnson and Dr. Stephen Smith"

5 One More Tip

While communication etiquette is less formal today than fifty years ago, it’s still better to err on the side of formality when addressing doctors. Why risk offending someone when you could applaud her accomplishments instead?

The card or letter inside the envelope would simply say, “Dear Dr. Johnson."

  • 1 The Emily Post Institute: Guide to Addressing Correspondence
  • 2 The Knot: Q&A: Invitations: Addressing One to a Professor?
  • 3 The Emily Post Institute: Professional Titles
  • 4 Boston.com: “Dr. and Mr.” or “Mr. and Dr.”? Which is correct?
  • 5 Dictionary.com: Ph.D. Definition
  • 6 Merriam-Webster's Learner's Dictionary: PhD Definition

About the Author

Chanté Griffin is a Los Angeles-based writer who covers education, race, and arts/entertainment.

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