What license do you need to become a doctor?

Answer 1

As a medical physician you need to attend medical school to earn the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) or Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) degree. However, one can also be a doctor in research. This is what is meant by the Doctor of Philosophy degree (Ph.D.).

You can do your doctorate in anything (PhD), because you can specialize in whatever you like, you can be a doctor of music, biochemistry, English literature, etc.

There is no such thing as a degree in pre-med. It is a curriculum layout or sometimes known as a track, that prepares students who intend to seek admission to medical schools. The important issue is preparing for the appropriate prerequisites required for medical school. The student should have a strong background in the following areas.

* Biology (cell biology, biology of the organism)

* Chemistry (inorganic, organic)

* Physics * Communication (written and oral)

* Higher level math's

* Computer literacy

* Development of good critical thinking skills.

The USA:According to the US Department of Labor (see link below) you need 4 years of undergraduate school, 4 years of medical school, and 3 to 8 years of internship and residency, depending on your specialty. The United Kingdom

All medical students in the UK will initially take an undergraduate course leading to a Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (stage 1 of 3 to fully qualifying as a doctor).

The various stages in medical training in the UK are listed below:

1. Undergraduate medical education - a period of study at medical school (attached to a university) with clinical placements in hospital and community settings. Typically lasts 5-6 years.
2. Foundation programme - a two-year period which all UK medical graduates must undertake before moving on to run-through education.
3. Run-through training - a period lasting for several years, which follows on from the foundation programme, when doctors train to specialise in either general practice or a specialty. The length of training will depend upon the career area/specialty in which the doctor wishes to work.

The training for a doctor is very thorough. Doctors goes through residency where they learn many of their skills. The exact training depends on the doctor's specialty.

Answer 2

You need four years of pre-med in college, then four years of medical school. After that, you will have to spend two years working your general residency, and then, depending on your chosen field, another two years in that.

Answer 3

That depends upon what *kind* of doctor you are interesting in becoming. If, for example, you want to have a doctorate in geology and plan becoming a working geologist, you don't need a license. However if you wante to have a doctorate in the field of medicine and you intend to practice in the field of medicine you'll need a medical license. That's why most physicians are called "practicioners".

Answer 4

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 supervisory and managerial roles in hospitals, clinics, and other settings. For the source and more detailed information concerning this subject, click on the related links section (U.S. Department of Labor) indicated below this answer box.

Answer 5

Within the medical field as a physician, it would be a doctorate, either MD, or DO. This would take four years for the bachelor's degree and four years of medical school. There will also be an additional three or more years to complete the internship and residency requirements.

Answer 6

Becoming a physician requires undergraduate education, medical school, graduate medical education as well as a residency program. And yes, you need a licence to work.