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Is it hard to become a doctor?

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Estelle’s Answer

The road to becoming a doctor certainly is not easy, but thousands of people do it every year. To become a physician, you need four years of college education, and four years of medical school. Admission to these institutions can be pretty tough based on where you want to go. Additionally, a residency of at least three years is a must if you want to practice medicine. It’s a hard and long road and it requires a lot of discipline and passion. I wish you the best on your journey to becoming a physician.
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Richard’s Answer

It takes many years, a lot of hours studying, and a willingness to delay gratification to succeed.
In the US, to apply to medical school, you need a bachelor's degree. Any 4-year university should suffice.

You will need to get good grades in college in order to apply for medical school. At the medical school I attended, the average GPA is reported to be 3.85, so even one or two B's can hurt your chances of acceptance.

Any major is acceptable as long as you complete the prerequisite courses.

Typical medical school prerequisites include:
Biology: Lecture – 4 semesters; Lab – 1 semester
General Chemistry: Lecture – 2 semesters; Lab – 1 semester
Organic Chemistry: Lecture – 2 semesters; Lab – 1 semester
Biochemistry: Lecture – 1 semester
General Physics: Lecture – 2 semesters; Lab – 1 semester
Math: Statistics – 1 semester
English: Rhetoric (Composition) and Literature – 2 semesters


During college study for and complete the MCAT. Apply to medical schools during your last year of college.

Medical school takes 4 years to complete.

After medical school physicians complete a residency for additional training. These can last 3-6 years and are sometimes followed by an additional year or two of fellowship subspecialty training.
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Rachel’s Answer

I guess the answer depends on your perception of hard. In order to be a doctor, you will have to complete college with a bachelor’s degree as well as all of the Pre-med requirements (1 year biology, 1 year inorganic chemistry, 1 year organic chemistry + labs, physics, calculus, and biochemistry). GPA should probably be 3.5 or better (preferably >3.8). You will also have to score well on the MCAT. Once accepted to medical school, as long as you pass your classes and perform reasonably well during your four years of medical training, you can apply for a residency (minimum of three years). After completion of residency, you can begin practicing medicine.
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Jessica’s Answer

I agree with all of the above answers. Yes, it is difficult to become a doctor, and that is for a good reason. As a doctor, you will be responsible for people's lives, and you have to be prepared. But every step prepares you for the next one in the 8-13 years of preparation before your first job.
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