"Doctorate" for points

[NorthernLights]

We're out here in Aus on a 457 and need to wait for our skills assessment before applying for 189/190. We're doctors so this can only be done here. 

We are tight for points and need to know if my husbands MD (doctor of medicine) will be accepted as a doctorate as far as points goes? The MD is not the original medical school bachelor degree (MBBS) but a postgraduate degree based on 2 years research and involves a written thesis. It is not a PhD however.

Can anyone point me towards some definitive information about whether the MD is classed as a doctorate or not? 

Many thanks

[wrussell]

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MD (doctor of medicine) will be accepted as a doctorate as far as points goes?

It will not be accepted as equivalent to a PhD. You can expect 15 points, not 20.

[NorthernLights]

Thanks for your reply. It's a shame since the MD is a postgraduate doctorate but I had wondered if they actually meant a PhD. Better to find out now I guess, though I do think it could be clearer!

Thanks again.

 

[wrussell]

Some medicos, including the one who sticks needles in my eyes, hold PhDs.