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DECEY
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How to become expert medical ?
How can I become a professional medical doctor
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Kess French
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Hi, Decey! Great question since it's not a very clear path.
This is a general guide to becoming a doctor:
1. Complete high school and make sure to relish your summer break! Consider volunteering or working in healthcare and continue through undergrad.
2. Begin exploring which college you would like to attend for your bachelor's degree. Medical schools generally accept any degree as long as you've fulfilled the prerequisite courses. Don't forget to indulge in some subjects that truly interest you! Medical schools appreciate applicants who are diverse and have interests beyond medicine, not just those who've checked the necessary boxes.
(I hold a bachelor's degree in biomedical science with minors in chemistry and sociology, and my med school buddies have degrees in English, Russian history, and Psychology.)
3. Take as many courses as possible at your local community college to save on costs (ensure they're transferable to a university though)! Apply for financial aid via FAFSA. Some community colleges even offer programs that can help you transition to a nearby university.
4. Aim for and secure at least a bachelor's degree. Some individuals choose to pursue a Master's degree, such as in Public Health, but it's not mandatory.
5. Gear up for and take the MCAT (Medical College Admissions Test). Your college might be able to assist you with test preparation! This is usually done after the junior or senior year of college.
6. Get ready for and apply to medical schools [both MD (Medical Doctor) and DO (Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine) pathways lead to becoming a physician].
7. Complete 4 years of medical school (the first 2 years consist of textbook learning, while the last two years involve clinical rotations). Licensing exams are taken after the 2nd and 3rd years of medical school, with a final one during residency.
8. Apply for and participate in a residency program - this involves a few more years of training depending on your chosen specialty. (Take your 3rd major exam here.) On the bright side, residency is a paid position. Keep in mind, that you may change your mind on what specialty you want to pursue, and that's ok!
BEST OF LUCK! BELIEVE IN YOURSELF, YOU'VE GOT THIS!!!
This is a general guide to becoming a doctor:
1. Complete high school and make sure to relish your summer break! Consider volunteering or working in healthcare and continue through undergrad.
2. Begin exploring which college you would like to attend for your bachelor's degree. Medical schools generally accept any degree as long as you've fulfilled the prerequisite courses. Don't forget to indulge in some subjects that truly interest you! Medical schools appreciate applicants who are diverse and have interests beyond medicine, not just those who've checked the necessary boxes.
(I hold a bachelor's degree in biomedical science with minors in chemistry and sociology, and my med school buddies have degrees in English, Russian history, and Psychology.)
3. Take as many courses as possible at your local community college to save on costs (ensure they're transferable to a university though)! Apply for financial aid via FAFSA. Some community colleges even offer programs that can help you transition to a nearby university.
4. Aim for and secure at least a bachelor's degree. Some individuals choose to pursue a Master's degree, such as in Public Health, but it's not mandatory.
5. Gear up for and take the MCAT (Medical College Admissions Test). Your college might be able to assist you with test preparation! This is usually done after the junior or senior year of college.
6. Get ready for and apply to medical schools [both MD (Medical Doctor) and DO (Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine) pathways lead to becoming a physician].
7. Complete 4 years of medical school (the first 2 years consist of textbook learning, while the last two years involve clinical rotations). Licensing exams are taken after the 2nd and 3rd years of medical school, with a final one during residency.
8. Apply for and participate in a residency program - this involves a few more years of training depending on your chosen specialty. (Take your 3rd major exam here.) On the bright side, residency is a paid position. Keep in mind, that you may change your mind on what specialty you want to pursue, and that's ok!
BEST OF LUCK! BELIEVE IN YOURSELF, YOU'VE GOT THIS!!!
Giacomo Paini
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You have to study a lot
There is not other way
There is not other way