How long does it actually take to become a doctor?
I've heard various answers to this question and am not quite sure how many years of residency and schooling it takes all together #medicine
2 answers
Abby’s Answer, CareerVillage.org Team
Hi Victoria! I’m sorry no one’s answered your question yet. We're working hard to get it answered by Professionals with the best insights, but in the meantime I've included a link to a relevant Q&A here on CareerVillage.org that should be super helpful for you to read through.
Ramon asked: How hard is it to become a doctor?, and one of the Pros who answered it said:
The association of american medical colleges says "It typically takes from 11 to 16 years to complete your education, including four years of college (undergraduate school), four years of medical school and anywhere from three to eight years of training in a specific specialty area (residency training), depending on which specialty you choose to pursue."...
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Abby
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Richard’s Answer
All specialties require 4 years of college and 4 years of medical school followed by a residency. After residency a 1-3 year fellowship is optional. Residency length varies.
3-year residencies:
Family Medicine
Internal Medicine
Pediatrics
4-year residencies:
OB/GYN
Orthopedics
Pathology
5-year residencies:
Surgery
Radiology
6-year residencies:
Urology
Neurosurgery