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How many years does it take to become a surgeon?

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Lena’s Answer

In short? A lot. BUT, that doesn't mean they won't be more than worth it! Generally speaking, becoming a surgeon requires a bachelor's degree in some field of study that meets pre-med requirements, 4 years of medical school (can be 5-7 if also pursuing an MS or PhD), 5 years of a general surgery residency + 2 years of a sub-specialty fellowship OR 7-8 years in an already specialized surgical area (like neurosurgery). If you assume someone is graduating from college and then applying directly to medical school, they likely won't be an attending until the age of 33-35.
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Richard’s Answer

Short answer: 13 years after college.

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In the US, to apply to medical school, you need a bachelor's degree. Any 4-year university should suffice.

Pick a college that suits your personality and a major that interests you. 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.

Aside from this, 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 last 5 years and are sometimes followed by an additional year or two of fellowship subspecialty training.
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Dennis’s Answer

Before surgeons are qualified to operate, they must meet a set of challenging education requirements. These generally include four years of undergraduate study, four years of medical school leading to a Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) degree, and three to eight years of surgical residency at a hospital
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Rachel’s Answer

4 years of college, 4 years of medical school and a minimum of a 5 year residency.
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