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MD

MD MD stands for Doctor of Medicine, a first professional postgraduate degree in medical science that qualifies someone to begin medical practice.

MD stands for Doctor of Medicine, a first professional postgraduate degree in medical science that qualifies someone to begin medical practice. It represents an advanced academic standard in medicine.

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