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While I understand the discussion, in general Medical doctorates in Germany do not have the same standards as other PHDs. “Mouse dying after not being fed for a month” could actually be a real title, the problem for German doctors is that they more or less have to have the title.

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If I recall, there's something like 3 "tiers" of physician depending on how long you were in school? It's interesting.

But anyway, I think the point is still a fair one. Major portions of her thesis were plagiarized. Even if it was an accident (I don't see how that would be possible), the least thesis should be revoked or all students should be allowed to plagiarize their theses as well.

Being part of a rich and powerful family does not make one bad, using that power to cheat and exploit sure does.

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