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There is a difference between being asked to be called "Doctor" in your day to day work vs. having your degree shown on professional training materials such as slides, agendas, or cover sheets.

While the former might seem petty, I wouldn't fault anyone who asked for it. No more than I would fault people who ask that others who don't know them personally address them as "Mr," "Miss," "Ms," or "Mrs." It's still a title.

But if your name is printed on an agenda, a slide presentation, or a cover sheet of printed training materials, it's standard practice to include your degree. That helps establish credibility to those attending the meeting who don't know you. That's not petty at all. That's an important part of any formal presentation. That helps establish the tone. Whoever prepared the material that was sent out, dropped the ball by either assuming you don't have a degree, by not asking, or thinking it wasn't important.

I am admittedly assuming that the physicians who are presenting do have their M.D. or D.O. degrees listed after their names on training materials. If that is not the case, then the style of this meeting is very different from what I'm used to, and you should probably disregard the rest of this post!

If I read the post correctly, you're not asking for anyone to address you as "Doctor." Just to include your degree in the printed material. And possibly to address you as "Doctor so-and-so" when they introduce you as a speaker. Again, that helps establish tone and credibility and isn't petty at all.

I disagree with the other responses that say it's dangerous to call you "doctor" in a medical setting. The actual degree shown after your name on slides or printed materials should be enough to make the distinction clear for this particular meeting.

What to do about it? I would ask the responsible person "Is it too late to include my degree on the slides/agenda/cover sheet/etc.?"

• Even if it is too late, at least the person who omitted your degree will know that maybe they messed up by not including it to begin with. That should also let them know what your preferences are for any future presentations.
• On top of that, by referring to "my degree" without actually stating what your degree is, you're also putting that person in the position of having to ask what your degree is. Which may help them realize that maybe they incorrectly assumed you didn't have a terminal degree, and that the professional thing to do would have been to ask to begin with (or research your credentials in some other way).

There is a difference between being asked to be called "Doctor" in your day to day work vs. having your degree shown on professional training materials such as slides, agendas, or cover sheets.

While the former might seem petty, I wouldn't fault anyone who asked for it. No more than I would fault people who ask that others who don't know them personally address them as "Mr," "Miss," "Ms," or "Mrs." It's still a title.

But if your name is printed on an agenda, a slide presentation, or a cover sheet of printed training materials, it's standard practice to include your degree. That helps establish credibility to those attending the meeting who don't know you. That's not petty at all. That's an important part of any formal presentation. That helps establish the tone. Whoever prepared the material that was sent out, dropped the ball by either assuming you don't have a degree, by not asking, or thinking it wasn't important.

I am admittedly assuming that the physicians who are presenting do have their M.D. or D.O. degrees listed after their names on training materials. If that is not the case, then the style of this meeting is very different from what I'm used to, and you should probably disregard the rest of this post! Also, in the US medical field where I am from, only terminal degrees (and sometimes Masters degrees) are typically listed.

If I read the post correctly, you're not asking for anyone to address you as "Doctor." Just to include your degree in the printed material. And possibly to address you as "Doctor so-and-so" when they introduce you as a speaker. Again, that helps establish tone and credibility and isn't petty at all.

I disagree with the other responses that say it's dangerous to call you "doctor" in a medical setting. The actual degree shown after your name on slides or printed materials should be enough to make the distinction clear for this particular meeting.

What to do about it? I would ask the responsible person "Is it too late to include my degree on the slides/agenda/cover sheet/etc.?"

• Even if it is too late, at least the person who omitted your degree will know that maybe they messed up by not including it to begin with. That should also let them know what your preferences are for any future presentations.
• On top of that, by referring to "my degree" without actually stating what your degree is, you're also putting that person in the position of having to ask what your degree is. Which may help them realize that maybe they incorrectly assumed you didn't have a terminal degree, and that the professional thing to do would have been to ask to begin with (or research your credentials in some other way).

There is a difference between being asked to be called "Doctor" in your day to day work vs. having your degree shown on professional training materials such as slides, agendas, or cover sheets.

While the former might seem petty, I wouldn't fault anyone who asked for it. No more than I would fault people who ask that others who don't know them personally address them as "Mr," "Miss," "Ms," or "Mrs." It's still a title.

But if your name is printed on an agenda, a slide presentation, or a cover sheet of printed training materials, it's standard practice to include your degree. That helps establish credibility to those attending the meeting who don't know you. That's not petty at all. That's an important part of any formal presentation. That helps establish the tone. Whoever prepared the material that was sent out, dropped the ball by either assuming you don't have a degree, by not asking, or thinking it wasn't important.

I am admittedly assuming that the physicians who are presenting do have their M.D. or D.O. degrees listed after their names on training materials. If that is not the case, then the style of this meeting is very different from what I'm used to, and you should probably disregard the rest of this post!

If I read the post correctly, you're not asking for anyone to address you as "Doctor." Just to include your degree in the printed material. And possibly to address you as "Doctor so-and-so" when they introduce you as a speaker. Again, that helps establish tone and credibility and isn't petty at all.

I disagree with the other responses that say it's dangerous to call you "doctor" in a medical setting. The actual degree shown after your name on slides or printed materials should be enough to make the distinction clear for this particular meeting.

What to do about it? I would ask the responsible person "Is it too late to include my degree on the slides/agenda/cover sheet/etc.?"

• Even if it is too late, at least the person who omitted your degree will know that maybe they messed up by not including it to begin with. That should also let them know what your preferences are for any future presentations.
• On top of that, by referring to "my degree" without actually stating what your degree is, you're also putting that person in the position of having to ask what your degree is. Which may help them realize that maybe they incorrectly assumed you didn't have a degree, and that the professional thing to do would have been to ask to begin with (or research your credentials in some other way).

There is a difference between being asked to be called "Doctor" in your day to day work vs. having your degree shown on professional training materials such as slides, agendas, or cover sheets.

While the former might seem petty, I wouldn't fault anyone who asked for it. No more than I would fault people who ask that others who don't know them personally address them as "Mr," "Miss," "Ms," or "Mrs." It's still a title.

But if your name is printed on an agenda, a slide presentation, or a cover sheet of printed training materials, it's standard practice to include your degree. That helps establish credibility to those attending the meeting who don't know you. That's not petty at all. That's an important part of any formal presentation. That helps establish the tone. Whoever prepared the material that was sent out, dropped the ball by either assuming you don't have a degree, by not asking, or thinking it wasn't important.

I am admittedly assuming that the physicians who are presenting do have their M.D. or D.O. degrees listed after their names on training materials. If that is not the case, then the style of this meeting is very different from what I'm used to, and you should probably disregard the rest of this post!

If I read the post correctly, you're not asking for anyone to address you as "Doctor." Just to include your degree in the printed material. And possibly to address you as "Doctor so-and-so" when they introduce you as a speaker. Again, that helps establish tone and credibility and isn't petty at all.

I disagree with the other responses that say it's dangerous to call you "doctor" in a medical setting. The actual degree shown after your name on slides or printed materials should be enough to make the distinction clear for this particular meeting.

What to do about it? I would ask the responsible person "Is it too late to include my degree on the slides/agenda/cover sheet/etc.?"

• Even if it is too late, at least the person who omitted your degree will know that maybe they messed up by not including it to begin with. That should also let them know what your preferences are for any future presentations.
• On top of that, by referring to "my degree" without actually stating what your degree is, you're also putting that person in the position of having to ask what your degree is. Which may help them realize that maybe they incorrectly assumed you didn't have a terminal degree, and that the professional thing to do would have been to ask to begin with (or research your credentials in some other way).

There is a difference between being asked to be called "Doctor" in your day to day work vs. having your degree shown on professional training materials such as slides, agendas, or cover sheets.

While the former might seem petty, I wouldn't fault anyone who asked for it. No more than I would fault people who ask that others who don't know them personally address them as "Mr," "Miss," "Ms," or "Mrs." It's still a title.

But if your name is printed on an agenda, a slide presentation, or a cover sheet of printed training materials, it's standard practice to include your degree. That helps establish credibility to those attending the meeting who don't know you. That's not petty at all. That's an important part of any formal presentation. That helps establish the tone. Whoever prepared the material that was sent out, dropped the ball by either assuming you don't have a degree, by not asking, or thinking it wasn't appropriate.

I am admittedly assuming that the physicians who are presenting do have their M.D. or D.O. degrees listed after their names on training materials. If that is not the case, then the style of this meeting is very different from what I'm used to, and you should probably disregard the rest of this post!

If I read the post correctly, you're not asking for anyone to address you as "Doctor." Just to include your degree in the printed material. And possibly to address you as "Doctor so-and-so" when they introduce you as a speaker. Again, that helps establish tone and credibility and isn't petty at all.

I disagree with the other responses that say it's dangerous to call you "doctor" in a medical setting. The actual degree shown after your name on slides or printed materials should be enough to make the distinction clear for this particular meeting.

What to do about it? I would ask the responsible person "Is it too late to include my degree on the slides/agenda/cover sheet/etc.?"

• Even if it is too late, at least the person who omitted your degree will know that maybe they messed up by not including it to begin with. That should also let them know what your preferences are for any future presentations.
• On top of that, by referring to "my degree" without actually stating what your degree is, you're also putting that person in the position of having to ask what your degree is. Which may help them realize that maybe they incorrectly assumed you didn't have a degree, and that the professional thing to do would have been to ask to begin with (or research your credentials in some other way).

There is a difference between being asked to be called "Doctor" in your day to day work vs. having your degree shown on professional training materials such as slides, agendas, or cover sheets.

While the former might seem petty, I wouldn't fault anyone who asked for it. No more than I would fault people who ask that others who don't know them personally address them as "Mr," "Miss," "Ms," or "Mrs." It's still a title.

But if your name is printed on an agenda, a slide presentation, or a cover sheet of printed training materials, it's standard practice to include your degree. That helps establish credibility to those attending the meeting who don't know you. That's not petty at all. That's an important part of any formal presentation. That helps establish the tone. Whoever prepared the material that was sent out, dropped the ball by either assuming you don't have a degree, by not asking, or thinking it wasn't important.

I am admittedly assuming that the physicians who are presenting do have their M.D. or D.O. degrees listed after their names on training materials. If that is not the case, then the style of this meeting is very different from what I'm used to, and you should probably disregard the rest of this post!

If I read the post correctly, you're not asking for anyone to address you as "Doctor." Just to include your degree in the printed material. And possibly to address you as "Doctor so-and-so" when they introduce you as a speaker. Again, that helps establish tone and credibility and isn't petty at all.

I disagree with the other responses that say it's dangerous to call you "doctor" in a medical setting. The actual degree shown after your name on slides or printed materials should be enough to make the distinction clear for this particular meeting.

What to do about it? I would ask the responsible person "Is it too late to include my degree on the slides/agenda/cover sheet/etc.?"

• Even if it is too late, at least the person who omitted your degree will know that maybe they messed up by not including it to begin with. That should also let them know what your preferences are for any future presentations.
• On top of that, by referring to "my degree" without actually stating what your degree is, you're also putting that person in the position of having to ask what your degree is. Which may help them realize that maybe they incorrectly assumed you didn't have a degree, and that the professional thing to do would have been to ask to begin with (or research your credentials in some other way).