medical degree

Physician's earned qualification

A medical degree is a professional qualification certifying completion of medical school, authorizing the holder to practice medicine.

In the United States, this is typically the M.D. (Doctor of Medicine) or D.O. (Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine).

Other countries have their own designations: MBBS in Britain and Commonwealth nations, for instance.

She earned her medical degree from Johns Hopkins.

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