I am thinking about the career path i want to take ( im in highschool) and i was wondering exactly how long it would take me to become a surgical oncolocgist? With pre-med, and internship, residencey, etc.
I just don't have any idea how long it would take.
2007-01-21 11:35:04 · 3 answers · asked by calitexscgal 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
Four years of college, four years of medical school and at least three years as an intern/resident. That is a minimum of 11 years.
At least you get paid while working as an intern and resident.
2007-01-21 11:40:22 · answer #1 · answered by Ranto 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
First you need to learn how to spell the specialty. Generally, unless you are a child genius. 4 yrs undergrad, 4 yrs medical school and anywhere from 4-8 yrs post MD degree depending on the requirements of the specialty. contact a university with medical school and call the registration office. They should be able to either tell you or tell you who to talk to.
2007-01-21 19:44:50 · answer #2 · answered by Mudder/ Gi 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
4 years college
4 years med school
5 years surgical residency (I believe that is the correct length)
There may be additional requirements before you are board certified.
If there is a Surgical Oncologist in your area, talk with them about how they did it.
2007-01-21 19:43:58 · answer #3 · answered by Brandon W 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋