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A medical licentiate is a person who has obtained a medical degree and is licensed to practice medicine in certain countries. The term is commonly used in countries such as India, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka, where medical education and licensing systems are different from those in the United States and other Western countries. In these countries, a medical licentiate is typically a doctor who has completed a bachelor's degree in medicine and surgery (MBBS) and has passed a licensing exam to become a registered medical practitioner. Medical licentiates may work in a variety of settings, including hospitals, clinics, private practices, and government agencies.