Whether Ph.D certified or not, you're still welcome here no matter what. xD
Welcome aboard btw. :D You have stepped inside one of the internet's amazing Pokemon forums, and you are officially part of the community! There's a whole lot of stuff for you to do, so why not take your time to explore, ya? The staff here are excellent too, as well as helpful, so be sure to holla at them if you need any help. :)
Have fun, and I shall see your around. :)