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This image is a screenshot of a public tweet from economist Douglas Webber. In the tweet, Webber shares one of his favorite experiences as a PhD committee member: after a PhD student finishes their dissertation defense and waits outside the room while the committee deliberates on the result, he loves opening the door to bring the student back in and simply greeting them with 'Doctor' to confirm they have passed and earned their doctorate. He notes he has gotten to share this moment 17 times and counting as of the date of the tweet. The moment is widely viewed as a heartwarming, wholesome celebration of the student's years of hard work.

Calling a new PhD graduate 'Doctor' after defense

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