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Torunn Janbu

b. 1954

Norwegian physician

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Born 1954. Torunn Janbu is a Norwegian surgeon and physician.

Torunn Janbu (born 26 November 1954) is a Norwegian physician. The president of the Norwegian Medical Association from 2005 until 2011, she became the first female president in the history of the organization upon election in 2005. She attained her Candidate of Medicine degree at the University of Oslo in 1979.

Personal life She is married to politician and physician Kjell Maartmann-Moe.

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University of Oslo

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Who is Torunn Janbu?

Norwegian physician

When was Torunn Janbu born?

Torunn Janbu was born on 26 November 1954 in Trondheim.

What is Torunn Janbu's occupation?

Torunn Janbu is a surgeon and physician.

What nationality is Torunn Janbu?

Torunn Janbu is Norwegian.

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· Wikipedia: Torunn Janbu

· Wikidata: Q4587599

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