How many years of college do you need to become an ophthalmologist?

Answer 1

Four years of undergraduate work, four years of medical school, two years of internship, two to five years of residency in ophthalmology. She will enter practice with about half a million dollars in loans to pay back, plus the cost of setting up or purchasing a piece of a practice. Still wonder why doctors charge so much?

Answer 2

An ophthalmologist -- Eye M.D. -- is a medical or osteopathic Doctor Who specializes in eye and vision care. In addition to four years of medical school and one year of internship, every Eye M.D. spends a minimum of three years of residency (hospital-based training) in ophthalmology. During residency, Eye M.D.s receive special training in all aspects of eye care, including prevention, diagnosis and medical and surgical treatment of eye conditions and diseases.
Often, an Eye M.D. spends an additional one to two years training in a sub specialty, that is, a specific area of eye care (for example, glaucoma or pediatric ophthalmology.) Ophthalmologists are specially trained to provide the full spectrum of eye care, from prescribing glasses and contact lenses to complex and delicate eye surgery. Many ophthalmologists are also involved in scientific research into the causes and cures for eye diseases and vision problems.

Answer 3

Several years of college are required to become an ophthalmologist (eye doctor). The path to becoming an ophthalmologist usually begins with four years of undergraduate coursework to obtain a Bachelor's degree. After that, medical school takes four years (in the United States) and either a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) degree or a Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) degree is earned after completing medical school. Outside of the United States, medical school may take up to six years depending on the country and a Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS/MBChB) degree may be earned. Once one of these recognized medical degrees has been earned following the completion of medical school, residency training in ophthalmology (often four years) must be completed and board certification examinations successfully passed. If desired, a fellowship in a subspecialization of ophthalmology can be pursued.

Answer 4

11 years from what i heard.

4 years undergrad

4 years med school

3+ years residency (thats where you learn the skills required to be a orthopedic surgeon)

Answer 5

4 years undergrad 4 years med school 4 years specialty training so 12 years