2006-07-25 09:56:34 · 12 answers · asked by Now 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Medicine
UK - 5 years straight from 18 or you can take a first degree then do a 4 year medical degree. Then 2 years foundation for registration, then specialist training (length of this 3 years minimum for general practice, maximum - dependent on amount of time spent in research).
US & Canada - pre med & med school - 7/8 years total. Then internship & residency (4 years more).
It's a long haul!
2006-07-25 10:11:04 · answer #1 · answered by Fi 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not Long enough sadly in many cases! Maximum should be open ended. Most of the medical profession learn something new every day usually at the expense of a patient. Min should be 5 years, long enough for the party to peak!
Many of the students that study to be doctors are sent... before they realise that it could actually be an interesting and rewarding career. Others see the fortune to be made either way I figure the question could be modified to how long does a student spend at Uni before starting to study to be a doctor?
2006-07-25 10:05:49 · answer #2 · answered by alan404536 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In the uk? If so the degree is 5 years unless you already have a degree, then the graduate programme is 4 years. If you have no science experience you may have to do an extra year before doing the degree which brings it up to 6.
2006-07-27 04:47:29 · answer #3 · answered by rachael p 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A PhD (Philosophical Doctorate) is awarded to indicate a person has studied a subject for 5 to 6 years. It varies dependant on the subject.
A PhD is the highest qualification you can obtain
2006-07-25 10:01:44 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, i would say the minimum is 8 years, and the max is about 12, my cousin went for 12. I'm gonna be a Cardiologist, and it will probably take about 8 years, but I live in america, it could be different other places!
Josh;)
2006-07-25 10:03:19 · answer #5 · answered by Yehoshua 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I can get an MD in 4 years but only after I get a different type of degree first.
2006-07-25 10:08:48 · answer #6 · answered by kano7_1985 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a student has to spend minimum 6 years and maximum 16 years to become a full fledge super specialist
2006-07-25 10:05:12 · answer #7 · answered by samkind 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
4 years of undergraduate studies, then 3 years in med school. After those, at least a year (I think) of residency at a hospital.
2006-07-25 10:01:10 · answer #8 · answered by cassicad75 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
3-4 yrs. Undergrad degree
4 yrs. Med school
3-8 yrs. Residency
so... plan on about 10 avg.
2006-07-25 12:40:59 · answer #9 · answered by Doctor2007 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is 5 years but in the last year you are in a hospital working as a house officer
2006-07-26 08:41:10 · answer #10 · answered by nursej 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋