Are titles such as doctor included in author's name on the References page?
Answer
Author titles such as MD and PhD are not included on the References page or in-text citations in APA Style.
From the APA Blog:
If mentioning an author’s academic credentials or professional title in the text because it is relevant to the discussion, use the format without periods (for example PhD, not Ph.D.)
- Titles may be used in the body of the paper, according to some Instructors at Baker College.
- If the professor at your college says otherwise, follow their advice.
For more examples of APA style, visit the APA Help guide.
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Example:
Which is correct:
A: "JohnnyBoy is seen regularly by his pediatrician, Jane Doe, MD., who referred him to optometrist, Isee More, OD."
B: "JohnnyBoy is seen regularly by his pediatrician, Dr. Jane Doe, who referred him to optometrist, Dr. Isee More."
C: "JohnnyBoy is seen regularly by his pediatrician, Jane Doe, who referred him to optometrist, Isee More."
Note that if you do want to mention an author’s academic credentials or professional title in the text because it is relevant to the discussion, you should use the format without periods (e.g., PhD, not Ph.D.)
So, your answer of A above is correct, except there would not be period after the MD.