im thinking of becoming a doctor...and i have a few questions
what are the required classes you have to take in college?
how long does it take?
how long will it be before I can work as a doctor?
how much money does a general doctor make?
how much money does a specialist make?
what speciality pays the most?
which pays the least?
are the mcats as difficult as they say?
examples of questions that can be on the mcats?
if i study out of the contry can i come to the united states and work as a doctor if i take the mcats?
2007-12-10 11:19:56 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
A doctor (in the US) must get an MD. Your undergraduate work should be related to science (especially chemistry and biology), although technically you can major in anything. There is a rigorous entry test, the MCAT for medical school which is another four years (so you are about 25). Then you must intern for one year and usually enter a residency program to specialize (depends on the specialty--one to six more years). You are working but not making the big money yet. Plastic surgery probably pays the most, but you may not like surgery. Pediatricians and general practitioners make the least, but they are happier in their field than other doctors.
MCATs are difficult, especially if you did not major in chemistry and/or biology. You can get an idea of MCAT questions by looking at a study guide in the bookstore. You can study out of the country but you have to pass the board exams which can be difficult if you didn't get a good education. However, I know of doctors from Caribbean schools who did well -- you still do your residency in the US.
2007-12-10 11:45:20 · answer #1 · answered by Anna P 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1) 4 years of college, 4 years of medical school, followed by internship and residency (2+ years).
2) About 8-10+ years depending on what kind of doctor.
3) 100k+ But they pay a lot of malpractice insurance.
4) About the same or more.
5) Dunno.
6) Dunno.
7) Yep.
8) http://www.collegeboard.com I think - or google 'practice mcat'.
9) No. You need to be certified in the US to be a doctor here - just taking the MCAT is not enough.
2007-12-10 11:34:07 · answer #2 · answered by eri 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋