Family gatherings can be a mixed bag of emotions, can't they? 😅 One minute you're catching up over a slice of cake, the next you're in a heated debate about... academic titles? 🎓👩🎓👩⚕️ This is exactly what happened to our storyteller, let's call her Dr. D, at her half-sister Sharon's med school acceptance party. 🎉💔

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What was meant to be a joyous celebration of Sharon's med school acceptance quickly turned into a heated debate about academic titles. 🎉🔥 Dr. D, who holds a doctorate, was taken aback when her half-sister Sharon dismissed her academic achievement as 'not a real doctor'. 🎓💔 The night ended with accusations of jealousy and rudeness, leaving Dr. D questioning whether she went too far in defending herself. 😕 But the drama doesn't end there. The internet has its own opinions, and they're not all pleasant. 😬 Let's dive into the world's responses to this academic altercation. 🌍
"NTA, Sharon doesn't get that 'doctor' isn't just for medical professionals 👨🎓"

splbm | splbm
NTA for not letting your sister take you down a peg 😎

xbrixe | xbrixe
"NTA. The 'Dr' title omission was either a brain fart or petty."

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PhD vs MD: The Battle of the Doctors! Who's the real doctor? 🤔

NorthImpossible8906 | NorthImpossible8906
NTA: The golden child syndrome is causing family feuds 🤪

Prestigious_Isopod72 | Prestigious_Isopod72
Sharon's disrespect towards non-medical doctors 😑

Emmiburr | Emmiburr
Gender bias in addressing doctors 👨⚕️👩⚕️ sparks controversy 🤪

SageOfCats | SageOfCats
PHDs vs MDs: Who Deserves the Title 'Doctor'? 🤔

swiftaw77 | swiftaw77
Achievement belittled by step-sister. Family AHs for sidelining your doctorate. 😡

Flashy-Promise-6915 | Flashy-Promise-6915
Doctors' egos backfire as non-MD doctor holds the power 🤬

ACam574 | ACam574
ESH. Petty obsession with titles creates a family feud 😠

Ok_Double9430 | Ok_Double9430
Sister insults her doctor sibling, sparks debate on titles. 🤔

jepeplin | jepeplin
Empowerment! 🙌 Celebrating a PhD woman's achievements amidst petty games.

TheFluffiestRedditor | TheFluffiestRedditor
Not the a**hole. Let's hear their side of the story!

DullAsparagus2743 | DullAsparagus2743
Rate my MD? Brace yourself for the drama! 🤯

Throwaaway198686 | Throwaaway198686
Not the a**hole. Let the feud begin! 🩺

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NTA. Arrogant med student gets a reality check in school 🤔

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Ph.D. is the top title, MDs coopted the Dr. title 🤔

madmaxextra | madmaxextra
Vet school vs. med school: a battle of respect and importance 🙏

Oscarorangecat | Oscarorangecat
She's already so far up her own arse 🩺

aitaaccount1234 | aitaaccount1234
NTA. Title ignored, step-sister being petty 🙅

Lullaby37 | Lullaby37
NTA: Jealousy is strong. You worked hard and deserve it 👏

corkgirl1 | corkgirl1