Is it correct to write Prof. in front of Dr. when writing an introduction about yourself?

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2026-03-16 21:55

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Generally no - although according to Debrett's, it depends if you're a doctor of divinity(!)

Someone who is a professor and a PhD (say) would formally be described as:

Professor John Smith PhD.

Rather than

Professor Doctor John Smith.

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