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[–][deleted] 4 insightful - 1 fun4 insightful - 0 fun5 insightful - 1 fun -  (1 child)

Shit. I was thinking that he was in the state of Tennessee, since he was expelled by Vanderbilt.

Tennessee state law dictates: (4) Advertising Content. The following acts or omissions in the context of advertisement by any licensee shall constitute unethical and unprofessional conduct, and subject the licensee to disciplinary action pursuant to T.C.A. §63-6-214(b)(9).

(b) The misleading use of an unearned or non-health degree in any advertisement.

(d) Techniques of communication which intimidate, exert undue pressure or undue influence over a prospective client.

(o) Misrepresentation of a licensee’s credentials, training, experience, or ability.

Is Twitter considered an advertisement platform in the context of one claiming that they're a medical doctor?

[–]MarkTwainiac 8 insightful - 1 fun8 insightful - 0 fun9 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

A medical degree - the MD - is granted when a person graduates from medical school. Getting licensed to practice medicine as a physician is another matter. Gu did earn a medical degree, so it's legit for him to use the MD and to claim he's a medical doctor. But he didn't finish his post-grad training (which consists of internship and residency) or get a license to practice medicine so he can't see/treat patients. I think opining on social media as though he's an expert on all sorts of medical topics would not be a violation of the rules.