[The Doctor of Philosophy degree is the highest academic degree awarded in recognition of creative scholarship and research in a field of study. The recipient of this degree must have demonstrated proficiency in a broad area of learning and the ability to critically evaluate work in the discipline. The degree is not awarded solely for completing a prescribed number of courses, but for having undertaken and completed independent work in the discipline leading to an original contribution to knowledge. ( NCI )]
UMLS (HL7) C1512022Ph.D.
PhD
Relation/PAR: Degree/license/certificate