Medical Licensing
/ˈmedɪkəl ˈlaɪsənsiŋ/
Definitions
- (n.) The statutory process by which a government or authorized body grants legal permission to an individual or entity to practice medicine within its jurisdiction.
She obtained her medical license after passing all the required examinations and fulfilling the medical licensing requirements.
Forms
- medical licensing
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Commentary
Medical licensing often involves examination, verification of credentials, and ongoing compliance, distinguishing it from general professional licensing by its focus on ensuring public safety in healthcare.
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