Honoured Doctor of the People

Honoured Doctor of the People
Insignia
Native nameVerdienter Arzt des Volkes
TypeHonorary title
Awarded forMedicine
Date11 December
CountryEast Germany
Established31 March 1949
Total recipientsApprox. 1,176

Honoured Doctor of the People (German: Verdienter Arzt des Volkes) was the highest honorary title awarded to physicians in East Germany for significant achievements in medical research or practice. It was given in form of a medal. The title was established on 31 March 1949.

With few exceptions, it was awarded every year on 11 December, the birthday of Robert Koch celebrated as Day of the Health Service in East Germany. In total approximately 1,176 people received the award, excluding awards that were not published, such as those to Stasi psersonel. A person could be awarded only once with the title. The title came with a certificate and a prize of 7,000 East German marks.

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