What degree is needed to be a physician?

Answer 1

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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Answer 2

I can talk about a Doctor in Medicine, but I think it applies to any Doctorate: you must have a passion for it, do not go for the money. Develop discipline and good study habits and be willing to spend good eight years (Premed and then Med School), then whatever more it takes for a subspecialty if you want to pursue it. The cost in money depends on the institution you go to. You study habits must be lifelong, since you are required to keep updated and proficient in your area. You should also have good communication skills, and your personal appearance should inspire trust and respect. If you think of going to Medicine, you should really want to serve people, love them, be patient and compassionate without being condescending, and never let the initials M.D. inflate your ego. Medicine should humble you enough to acknowledge your own vulnerability and mortality. You could be your must unfortunate patient.

Answer 3

To be a physician, one must earn a medical degree from an accredited medical school such as a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) degree, a Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) degree, or a Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS/MBChB) degree. After earning one of these recognized medical degrees, residency training in a chosen medical specialty may be completed. Additional focused training in fellowships after completion of a residency program may also be pursued.

Answer 4

Very smart. You have to be efficient in math, chemistry, basic sciences/human biology which really makes it complicating since all of these knowledge are used. Very smart. You have to be efficient in math, chemistry, basic sciences/human biology which really makes it complicating since all of these knowledge are used.

Answer 5

Becoming a physician is more about effective study habits. You need to be smart enough to absorb the information and earn at least C's in all classes.