A PhD is a “Dr” in the most formal sense. Even an ED is a doctor. These are post graduate degrees and the title is accurate.
But in a medical setting, a PhD is perceived to be lower on the scale and as a matter of convenience they are not “titled” the same way to avoid confusion.
She is not a practicing psychologist. Nor has she ever stated that she was.
She is closer to a statistician dealing with studies on experimental medical testing.
It doesn’t mean she is lying becuase no one is willing to read a full article or understand how higher education works.
It also doesn’t mean I believe anything she said in the Senate.
But has the “media” stated she was a PhD?
I’m just being pedantic. Because the “media” claimed Obama was a “law professor”....when he was an adjunct. Big difference.