It depends on what you mean by doctor. If you mean a medical physician, a medical degree such as the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) or Doctor of Medicine degree (M.D.) are earned by American medical students. Internationally, the M.D. or Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS/MBChB) is earned. If you mean a doctor in the research doctorate sense, that is a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.).
The common path to practicing as a physician requires 8 years of education beyond high school and 3 to 8 additional years of internship and residency. All States, the District of Columbia, and U.S. territories license physicians.
Education and training. Formal education and training requirements for physicians are among the most demanding of any occupation-4 years of undergraduate school, 4 years of medical school, and 3 to 8 years of internship and residency, depending on the specialty selected. A few medical schools offer combined undergraduate and medical school programs that last 6 years rather than the customary 8 years.
Premedical students must complete undergraduate work in physics, Biology, mathematics, English, and inorganic and organic chemistry. Students also take courses in the humanities and the Social Sciences. Some students volunteer at local hospitals or clinics to gain practical experience in the health professions.
The minimum educational requirement for entry into medical school is 3 years of college; most applicants, however, have at least a bachelor's degree, and many have advanced degrees. There are 146 medical schools in the United States-126 teach allopathic medicine and award a Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) degree; 20 teach osteopathic medicine and award the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) degree.
Acceptance to medical school is highly competitive. Applicants must submit transcripts, scores from the Medical College Admission Test, and letters of recommendation. Schools also consider an applicant's character, personality, leadership qualities, and participation in extracurricular activities. Most schools require an interview with members of the admissions committee.
Students spend most of the first 2 years of medical school in laboratories and classrooms, taking courses such as anatomy, biochemistry, physiology, pharmacology, psychology, microbiology, pathology, medical ethics, and laws governing medicine. They also learn to take medical histories, examine patients, and diagnose illnesses. During their last 2 years, students work with patients under the supervision of experienced physicians in hospitals and clinics, learning acute, chronic, preventive, and rehabilitative care. Through rotations in internal medicine, family practice, obstetrics and gynecology, pediatrics, psychiatry, and surgery, they gain experience in the diagnosis and treatment of illness.
Following medical school, almost all M.D.s enter a residency-graduate medical education in a specialty that takes the form of paid on-the-job training, usually in a hospital. Most D.O.s serve a 12-month rotating internship after graduation and before entering a residency, which may last 2 to 6 years.
A physician's training is costly. According to the Association of American Medical Colleges, in 2004 more than 80 percent of medical school graduates were in debt for educational expenses.
Licensure and certification. All States, the District of Columbia, and U.S. territories license physicians. To be licensed, physicians must graduate from an accredited medical school, pass a licensing examination, and complete 1 to 7 years of graduate medical education. Although physicians licensed in one State usually can get a license to practice in another without further examination, some States limit reciprocity. Graduates of foreign medical schools generally can qualify for licensure after passing an examination and completing a U.S. residency.
M.D.s and D.O.s seeking board certification in a specialty may spend up to 7 years in residency training, depending on the specialty. A final examination immediately after residency or after 1 or 2 years of practice also is necessary for certification by a member board of the American Board of Medical Specialists (ABMS) or the American Osteopathic Association (AOA). The ABMS represents 24 boards related to medical specialties ranging from allergy and immunology to urology. The AOA has approved 18 specialty boards, ranging from anesthesiology to surgery. For certification in a subspecialty, physicians usually need another 1 to 2 years of residency.
Other qualifications. People who wish to become physicians must have a desire to serve patients, be self-motivated, and be able to survive the pressures and long hours of medical education and practice. Physicians also must have a good bedside manner, emotional stability, and the ability to make decisions in emergencies. Prospective physicians must be willing to study throughout their career to keep up with medical advances.
Advancement. Some physicians and surgeons advance by gaining expertise in specialties and subspecialties and by developing a reputation for excellence among their peers and patients. Many physicians and surgeons start their own practice or join a group practice. Others teach residents and other new doctors, and some advance to supervisor
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Wow-new person here. Did you really not feel inclined to summarize that instead of copying that from a different website? It would have helpful is you had indicated that was well.
In the US, a medical Doctor Who has prescribing privileges needs either an M.D. or a D.O. degree. These degrees take four years to earn, but you cannot get into medical school without three or (usually) four years of college. Then, after receiving your M.D. or D.O., you must complete a residency in your area of specialty, which can take anywhere from three to eight years depending on specialty, and many people go on to do a subspecialty which adds more time.
MD -- medical degree. To get that, you first need a college degree (Bachelor's).
A dual medical degree including a research doctorate (Ph.D.) degree. Medical scientists can have a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) degree/Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree, a Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) degree/Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree, or outside of the United States, a Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS/MBChB) degree can be earned along with a research doctorate degree.
You need a doctors degree first and for most and then if you want you can get a masters degree a Ph.D, Biology degree, masters degree and bachelors degree.
The minimum degree one would need for an analytical chemistry job would be a Bachelor's degree in chemistry. A master's degree or Ph.D. would greatly increase the chances in the analytical chemistry field.
A doctorate of which there are many types.
The type degrees you need is a master's degree, bachelor's' degree and a PHD
You need a PHD Degree
Doctor should have MBBS Degree.
No. But generally you need a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree.
The degree would be either an MD or DO.
you need an undergraduate degree and a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree.
you have to have a doctor degree =0
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A medical doctor degree is not a technical college degree. A doctor must get a degree from a medical school. Then, they need to complete an internship and residency to become a doctor. A technical college is for positions under the doctor's supervision, such as a phlebotomist.
The name for a doctor who works in a hospital is simply a doctor. To be a doctor, you need atleast a M.D (Masters of Medicine). This degree is sufficient for working in a hospital.
yes most of the time you need to have a masters dagree to be a doctor so crack open a book and start studing To be a doctor you need a docorate
Assuming you are referring to a physician, you would need a MD (Doctor of Medicine) degree.
Doctor of Medicine