The Canterbury Tales

How did the doctor in canterbury tales become a doctor?

i just need to know how he became a doctor in the story canterbury tales

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His knowledge is of astrology and the four humors........ he has apothecaries to prescribe medicines (herbal remedies) when he needs them, and without any medical knowledge whatsoever he convinces people that he can take care of their illnesses. He became a physician by will and deception.

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Canterbury Tales