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Licence to practise as a doctor

German: Approbation

The licence to practise as a doctor is a permission granted by the state to practise your profession as a doctor in Germany as a self-employed person. It is issued by the competent authorities of the federal states after submission of an application, and it is valid throughout Germany for an unlimited period.

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