How long does it take people to become a doctor?
I am in secondary 4 right now and I want to be a doctor. How long will it take me to finish the college and medical university in Canada especially in the province of Quebec? And what will I learn in those years?
Thank you! #college #medicine #education #university #medical-education
3 answers
Hoang Nam Nguyen
Hoang Nam’s Answer
Hi!
In Quebec, after high school you undergo 2 years of CEGEP before applying to an university. As for medical school, most universities, including Mcgill University, it is 1 year of premed + 4 years (total 5 years). Afterwards, you'll before a medical resident for a couple years depending on your field (2-5 years).
During premed, you'll learn basic general science like physiology, anatomy, etc. You'll also have the option of picking a couple courses outside of the medical field as per your interests. After that first year, you'll dig into the heavy medical stuff like patient-physicien relationship, ethics, and every medical specializations (pathology, gynecology, surgery, etc.).
Cindy’s Answer
I do not know about Canada, but in the US - figure 4 years for undergraduate degree and then medical college for another 4 years.
Richard’s Answer
3-year residencies:
Family Medicine
Internal Medicine
Pediatrics
4-year residencies:
OB/GYN
Orthopedics
Pathology
Neurology
5-year residencies:
Surgery
Radiology
6-year residencies:
Urology
Neurosurgery