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I want to be a sleep specialist - view and interpret sleep studies, etc. what do i need to major in in college to do so?
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Meet prerequisites: Most sleep specialist are pulmonary/critical care physicians. Thus, you need to meet eligibility criteria in college to apply for medical school. Then, you need 4 years medical school and about 4 years of post-medical school training to be a sleep specialist.
Answered 1/5/2013
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