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It would take four years for The Bachelor's degree with completion of all prerequisite coursework required by medical schools and four years of medical school. Thus, eight years beyond high school completion. While many individuals who pursue a career as a physician major in Biology at the undergraduate level, many others come from a variety of other educational backgrounds. The best major to take should be based on a contingency plan. In other words, what happens if you do not go to medical school? What will you be able to do with the degree that you have, and will it provide you with a satisfying career or career path? You should meet with a career counselor at the college or university you attend for what options exist for you. The important issue is acquiring the appropriate prerequisites required for medical school. The student should have a strong background in the following areas.
- Communication (written and oral)
- Higher level math's (algebra, trigonometry, calculus)
- Biology (cell biology, biology of the organism)
- Chemistry (inorganic, organic)
- Physics
- Computer literacy
- Development of good critical thinking skills.
Following the bachelor's degree, would be four years of medical school to obtain the MD or DO degree. There will also be an additional three or more years to complete the internship and residency requirements depending on the specialty.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 14y agoDental school is a professional, doctoral program that is, like medical school, four years of full-time study. State law sets the requirements for the hours necessary to sit for the state boards for licensing.
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∙ 16y agoYou have to go for 8 years. If you are going to be a specialty doctor like cardiologist or neurologist you have to go for 12 years.
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∙ 13y agoit depends some are for six years and some are for twelve years .most are like for five or six years .well it depends
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How long is it to be a doctor?
Very long to go to school
How long do you have to go to school to become a doctor?
10 years
How long do you go to school to be a brain doctor?
12 years
How long you go to school to become surgical doctor?
200 months
How long does a medical doctor have to go to school for?
about 8 or 9 years
Should you see a doctor if you have diabetic neuropathy?
Yes, you should immediatly go see a doctor if you have diabetic neuropathy. Not being treated could result in the loss of a limb or the loss your life.
Would a osteopathic doctor be a good diabetic doctor to go to?
Certainly, if you go to a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine who specializes in endocrinology or internal medicine, they would definitely be able to help you.
What is normal blood sugar and how can one get this?
The normal blood sugar for a non-diabetic person is below 5.7%. If you do not have this and you haven't been diagnosed as an diabetic, go to your doctor and they will advise you on how to proceed.
What college can you go to become a doctor?
Any as long as it has the right course to become a doctor; if you are going to become a doctor you need to get into med school however, you do need good grades to get in .
You are 92 lbs and your blood sugar level is still high?
Then you are a type 1 diabetic. Go see a doctor.
How long does a doctor need to go to university for?
4 years of basic college and 4 years of medical school
Do you have to go to medical school to be a doctor?
yes you have to go yo medical school
