Does any one know how much schooling is usually needed of college and medical school to become a physician?
2007-05-04 13:38:44 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
4 years undergrad
tests & acceptace to medical school
4 years medical school (when you graduate here you are "Dr. Smith", but cannot practice.
acceptance to residency program
3-5 years internship/residency
THEN you are a doctor who can practice!
2007-05-04 14:24:24 · answer #1 · answered by CG 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
4 years college, perhaps 4 years of medical school, which may include the specialty area (i.e., gynecology, opthamalogy, obstetrician, etc.), residency....
2007-05-04 20:44:05 · answer #2 · answered by Venita Peyton 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
At least 8 years, Ask you family doctor, He or she will be happy to advise you. Oh and keep your grades VERY high.
2007-05-04 20:45:47 · answer #3 · answered by poppawick 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋