HOW long does it take to be a surgeon?

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HOW long does it take to be a surgeon?

an exact time would be nice and I know it wont be ten years

2007-12-04 10:43:48 · 3 answers · asked by justyoung 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)

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25 years

2007-12-04 10:47:08 · answer #1 · answered by S i r i 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋

undergrad school for four years
medical school for four years
at this point you are technically an MD, but cannot practice independently until a seven year internship (approximately) is completed.
additionally, a fellowship also increases experience and prestige.

so fifteen years.

2007-12-04 18:48:29 · answer #2 · answered by Caroline 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋

4 years of undergrad study
4 years of medical school
3 years of residency- which includes assisting in operations
7 years of fellowship- conducting your own surgeries

2007-12-04 19:08:52 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋