The Norwegian Medical Association ( no, Den norske lægeforening (1886–2008), spelled ''Den norske legeforening'' since 2008) is the main Norwegian medical association and

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, and was founded in 1886. It has 32 555 members (as of 2016) or about 96% of all Norwegian doctors.

Marit Hermansen Marit is a Scandinavian female given name equivalent to Margaret. It may refer to: *Mette-Marit, Crown Princess of Norway (née Tjessem Høiby; (born 1973), wife of Crown Prince Haakon, heir apparent to the throne of Norway *Marit Aarum (1903&ndash ...

is the current president of the association. It is affiliated with the Federation of Norwegian Professional Associations. The association publishes the '' Journal of the Norwegian Medical Association'', established in 1881. Governance: *Executive Committee (9 members) *County Divisions (19) *Occupational branches (7) *Specialty Branches (59)

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