i'm talking just a regular old doctor working in a practice. how many years? i know i'd need a 4 year BS, i'm already going for that for my requirements for dental school, but i'm considering taking MCATS along with my DAT and applying for both to see which one i get accepted to. i have an intrest in both, more dent than med, but still intrested in both and want to keep my options open.
2006-11-12 04:31:33 · 3 answers · asked by User Name 5 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
Medical school in the US is four years beyond college. The last two years have you getting practical clinical experience, cycling among different specialties such as surgery, ob/gyn, pediatrics, psychiatry, emergency medicine, etc.
After medical school, pretty much all doctors go through some combination of internship/residency for about five years, depending on the program. During this time, you are working very hard, sometimes for 24 or 36-hour shifts while you are on call, and you are paid about US$30,000 year.
After that, you're a regular old doctor, whose specialty might be General Practice, or you might choose another specialty.
2006-11-12 05:38:19 · answer #1 · answered by Beckee 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes-- 4 year B.S.
4 years in med school
3-7 years in residency depending on your concentration.
For a physician, it usually takes a total of 8 years. At least during residency, you will be paid.
2006-11-12 04:35:18 · answer #2 · answered by Lindsay C 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
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2016-05-22 07:12:57 · answer #3 · answered by Rita 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋