Candidate of Medicine

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Candidate of Medicine

Candidate of Medicine (pronunciation: /ˈkændɪdeɪt ɒv ˈmɛdɪsɪn/) is a postgraduate academic degree awarded by universities in several countries. The degree is conferred upon medical students upon completion of their postgraduate studies and is considered equivalent to the Doctor of Medicine degree.

Etymology

The term "Candidate of Medicine" originates from the Latin candidatus, meaning "white-robed", and medicina, meaning "the art of healing". The term is used to denote a person who is in the process of advanced training in medicine and is a candidate for receiving the degree of Doctor of Medicine.

Related Terms

  • Doctor of Medicine: A medical degree, the meaning of which varies between different jurisdictions. In some countries, the MD denotes a first professional graduate degree awarded upon initial graduation from medical school.
  • Postgraduate education: This is a higher education qualification which a person can obtain after they have first completed an undergraduate degree.
  • Medical school: A tertiary educational institution, or part of such an institution, that teaches medicine, and awards a professional degree for physicians and surgeons.
  • Medical degree: Academic degree awarded for studies in fields associated with medicine and/or surgery.

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