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I want to become a gastroenterologist. what is meant by undergraduate? i know i need 3-4 years of this in the process.
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Physician training: In the US physician training typically involves 4 years of college for premed, 4 years of medical school and to train in Gastroenterology 3 years of training in Internal Medicine followed by 3 years of training in Gastroenterology. Thanks for trusting HealthTap!
Answered 2/23/2015
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