A 20-year-old male asked:
How many years does it take to become a psychiatrist?
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Dr. Pamela Pappasanswered
Psychiatry 43 years experience
Many : It takes 4 years of college, 4 years of medical school, and 4 years of psychiatric residency. Plus, many of us also do additional fellowships within psychiatry. So, at minimum 12 years after high school, and more depending on your fellowships. Becoming board-certified is an additional step.
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Dr. Matthew Davisanswered
Child Psychiatry 20 years experience
For humans...: 4 years of college for a bachelors, which may include the required pre-medical courses. 4 years of medical school. 4 years of general psychiatric residency. Any fellowships add 1-2 years each. Internship is generally the first year of residency. Assuming no gaps, (which we can never really assume), it is a minimum of 12 years beyond high school. Don't forget the human element: mileage varies.
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Dr. Lawrence Katzanswered
- Select Specialities - 34 years experience
Many: Four in college, four in med school, four or more in residency, depending on subspecialization.
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How many years does it take to become a medical assistant?
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Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered
Psychiatry 26 years experience
Medical assistant: There are some accelerated programs that can take 6 weeks. Other programs can take 9 months or longer.
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A 29-year-old member asked:
How?Many years of school ?Does it take to become an oral surgeon?
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Dr. Daniel Sampsonanswered
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 27 years experience
Minimum of 12: After high school, you need to go to college, then dental school for 4 years, then a residency of 4 years. Some people will only go to college for 3 years before dental school. Some oral surgeons, like myself, also get a medical degree, so that can add another 2 years.
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