Oldest Known Medical Degree

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The oldest known and documented medical degree in the world. It was awarded by the University of al-Qarawiyyin, Fez, Morocco, to Doctor Abdellah Ben Saleh Al Koutami in 1207.

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author, U. (2025, March 07). Oldest Known Medical Degree. World History Encyclopedia. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/20151/oldest-known-medical-degree/

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author, Unknown. "Oldest Known Medical Degree." World History Encyclopedia, March 07, 2025. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/20151/oldest-known-medical-degree/.

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author, Unknown. "Oldest Known Medical Degree." World History Encyclopedia, 07 Mar 2025, https://www.worldhistory.org/image/20151/oldest-known-medical-degree/.

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