is an academic degree awarded in Denmark, Iceland, and Norway following a six-year medical school education.
The term candidate refers to those running for public office in Ancient Rome.
Traditionally, many doctors (and lawyers) in Denmark and Norway would hold positions directly appointed by the King.
Enrollment in a program leading to a medical degree is highly competitive in Norway.
The required grades obtained in secondary education are consistently higher for medical degrees than for any other university subject.
Following the education, candidates are permitted to work as a doctor and obtain the title cand.med.
(abbreviation of the Latin studiosus medicinae (masculine) or studiosa medicinae (feminine)) is used to denote medical students that are in their final year of medical school and have acquired a licence to practice medicine under the guidance of a more experienced doctor.