Junior and MD after Proper Name

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I would like to know the proper way to include a Medical Doctor reference as well as a Junior after a proper name.
John Smith, Jr. M.D.
John Smith, Jr., M.D.
or Dr. John Smith, Jr.?

I have forgotten all of my english rules from the 5th grade.

THX!

Clive · Accepted Answer

Hi,

I would like to know the proper way to include a Medical Doctor reference as well as a Junior after a proper name.

John Smith, Jr. M.D.

John Smith, Jr., M.D.

or Dr. John Smith, Jr.?

I have forgotten all of my english rules from the 5th grade.

I'm sure there are 'rules' for this kind of thing, but in my whole life I have never had to deal with such a case. If I had to, I'd probably choose

Dr. John Smith, Jr.

However, I'd only say this if John Smith Senior were also a doctor, since otherwise the term 'Dr.' would serve to distinguish between the two men.

To me, this use of Junior/Senior seems very much an aspect of American culture. In my experience, it's not normally used in Canada or Britain.

Best wishes, Clive

Cwtch · Answer

John Smith, Jr. M.D.

John Smith, Jr., M.D. Correct

or Dr. John Smith, Jr Also correct

Junior and MD after Proper Name

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