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I am a physiotherapist resident who just received their provisional licence.  I also have a PhD in anatomy.  How should my degrees and designations appear in my signature on patient charts and invoices?

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As a PT resident with a provisional licence and a PhD in anatomy, your signature on patient charts and invoices should clearly reflect your physiotherapy qualifications. You should use the name listed on the Public Register followed by your PT protected title.

Here is an example of how to craft your signature using professional credentials in a patient-facing environment:

Smita Mehta, PT Resident

MScPT, PhD (anatomy)