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How long does it take to become a doctor?
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College plus 4 years: To become a doctor in the U.S., you must be a college graduate. Then you attend 4 years of medical school to become an md or do. Afterward, you do residency and become certified, which takes an additional 3-7 years.
Answered 3/14/2019
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8 years: 8 years: 4 years undergraduate studies, 4 years medical school. However, after completion of medical school, residency training in your chosen specialty varies. It is also worth mentioning that there are some programs (ie neoucom in ohio) that offer programs that allow you to complete undergrad and medical school in a total of 6 years.
Answered 12/5/2014
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