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About how long did it take to get to where you are now in your field?
I'm a high school student interested in being an obstetrician! I love being able to make people's lives brighten and to me that brightness for any expecting mother is being able to have their baby and hold him/her for the first time. I have a few distant family members in the field and hearing about what they do interested me! #obstetrician #doctor #OBGYN #midwiving #midwive #nurse #nursing #medicine #healthcare
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Richard’s Answer
In the US, to apply to medical school, you need a bachelor's degree. Any 4-year university should suffice.
During college study for and complete the MCAT. Devote an entire summer to studying for the MCAT and consider paying for a prep course if you can afford it.
Apply to medical schools during your last year of college.
Medical school takes 4 years to complete.
OB /gyn residency lasts 4 years.
So total time after high school is 12 years.
During college study for and complete the MCAT. Devote an entire summer to studying for the MCAT and consider paying for a prep course if you can afford it.
Apply to medical schools during your last year of college.
Medical school takes 4 years to complete.
OB /gyn residency lasts 4 years.
So total time after high school is 12 years.
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Sana’s Answer
Hi there! I think that is so great you want to be an OBGYN! I am a newly graduated RN (registered nurse) and I am working on my BSN (Bachelor's of Science in Nursing).
As far as a timeline goes, the process to becoming a registered nurse took me a total of 4.5 years.
I went to a community college for 3 semesters (1.5 years) to complete my nursing pre-requisites. These classes are the ones you need to take BEFORE you apply and enter nursing school - like a pre-med program. They usually include Anatomy & Physiology 1 & 2, Chemistry, Algebra, English Composition, Developmental Life Span, etc.
In my last semester of community college, I began applying to nursing schools. I was accepted in two, and I made my choice.
I started nursing school right after finishing up my last pre-requisite class. The nursing school program I was enlisted in takes 2 years. Unfortunately, I failed my second to last semester before graduation. Nursing school is very hard and competitive, and failing that semester meant I had to wait a full year to retake that class and continue with my nursing education.
Once I retook my class a year later, I finished up and graduated a semester later.
I had every intention of finishing school is 3.5 years, but instead, it took me 4.5 years. I tell you this because sometimes we go into college with a plan, and sometimes we hit a bump in the road. The important thing is that we learn from our mistakes, and pick ourselves back up. My particular issue is that I was a straight A honors student in both high school and community college. I thought I was ready for nursing school, but it was much more intense than I expected. I had to learn to ask for help and get tutoring when I needed it. I also had 2 unexpected deaths in the family during that semester, which made it very hard to concentrate on school.
Never give up on your dreams - if you really want this, you'll get there!
As far as a timeline goes, the process to becoming a registered nurse took me a total of 4.5 years.
I went to a community college for 3 semesters (1.5 years) to complete my nursing pre-requisites. These classes are the ones you need to take BEFORE you apply and enter nursing school - like a pre-med program. They usually include Anatomy & Physiology 1 & 2, Chemistry, Algebra, English Composition, Developmental Life Span, etc.
In my last semester of community college, I began applying to nursing schools. I was accepted in two, and I made my choice.
I started nursing school right after finishing up my last pre-requisite class. The nursing school program I was enlisted in takes 2 years. Unfortunately, I failed my second to last semester before graduation. Nursing school is very hard and competitive, and failing that semester meant I had to wait a full year to retake that class and continue with my nursing education.
Once I retook my class a year later, I finished up and graduated a semester later.
I had every intention of finishing school is 3.5 years, but instead, it took me 4.5 years. I tell you this because sometimes we go into college with a plan, and sometimes we hit a bump in the road. The important thing is that we learn from our mistakes, and pick ourselves back up. My particular issue is that I was a straight A honors student in both high school and community college. I thought I was ready for nursing school, but it was much more intense than I expected. I had to learn to ask for help and get tutoring when I needed it. I also had 2 unexpected deaths in the family during that semester, which made it very hard to concentrate on school.
Never give up on your dreams - if you really want this, you'll get there!
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Rachel’s Answer
4 years college + 4 years med school + 4 years of OB Gyn residency = 12 years of school after high school.
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Estelle’s Answer
If you want to be an OB-GYN:
College degree
4 years of med school
4 years of residency, plus a fellowship (if desired)
Good luck!
College degree
4 years of med school
4 years of residency, plus a fellowship (if desired)
Good luck!