how many years will it take me to become a doctor, for example..an ENT, neurologist, or non specialized DR.?

Question

what would be the aprox. age for these specialties and the aproximate salary?

Answer 1

In the US, after 4 years of medical school the median age of graduation is 26.

ENT requires a 5 years of residency.
Neurology is 4 years (intern + 3).
Internal medicine or family pracitice is 3 years of residency, unless you do a fourth chief year.
See first reference.

Median salaries:
ENT $311,000
Neurology $228,000
IM $172,000
FP $135,000 (w/o OB) $204,000 (w OB)

But I think these salaries are a little on the higher side of what is commonly reported.

Answer 2

4 years undergrad, 4 years medical school, 3-6 years of residency depending on your specialty (any surgical fields are towards the 5-6 year mark with neurosurgeons going longer and depending if your program requires a research year), and a 1-2 year fellowship if you choose to have more specialized training in one particular area after your residency (like focusing specifically on the pediatric population if you choose ENT). All in all, most doctors are in their early to mid thirties when they finish if they got into medschool directly out of college. Getting into med school right away can be difficult and take several years. Salaries vary widely among specialies. Do a quick online search for ballpark figures...but usually starting somewhere around 300,000. Just remember...all those years in med school and residency are very lean years, and many doctors start off in a significant amount of debt (in the 6 figure range) due to the cost of medical school and the very poor pay as a resident. Don't forget the cost of having to carry malpractice insurance which is also very costly.

Answer 3

To Start from the beginning.
1) Anywhere from 4-5 years to get a B.S. degree. Will also need 3 months to prep and take the MCAT.
2) 4 years to get your medical degree.
3) Another 2 years to specialize in a field of medicine. At this point you are a doctor. Though you will need another 2 years for residency. You do not attend school for this, but work at a reduced salary.
Summary: At least 10 years of higher education. Though, a lifetime to pay off your student loans. Worth nothing, the only way i can see shortening this, is if you can reduce the time for a B.S. degree. It's not impossible, and knew someone who did this in only 2.5 years. They where though a certified genius.

Answer 4

You need to look up institutions that offer medical programs. They will give you curriculum information that will show you how many semesters, years, credit, and cost it will take to finish medical school. Each institution/school has a different timeline. Start with some medical schools in your state, go to their websites, contact their admissions offices for this information.

Answer 5

TAKES HALF OF YOUR LIFE STUDYING!!! GOOD LUCK!!! better become a lawyer...