Kevin
How long does it take to become a psychiatrist?
-Difficulty of courses
-job placement
-years of study
-programs required or recommended #psychology #doctor #psychiatry #college-major
2 answers
G. Mark Stewart
G. Mark’s Answer
Psychiatry is a medical degree, unlike psychology. For a medical degree, you have four years of undergraduate work followed by four more years of medical education. That is followed by your residency. So expect to spend about twelve years training to be a psychiatrist. Charles Krauthammer has an excellent and entertaining book that covers his experiences through his life, including his studies. I suggest you also talk to some folks who have their own experiences to share in becoming psychiatrists. It should be a great experience.
Thanks, I am seeking something in that field because I love both psychology and biology., also I would love to talk to one's with that experience but who would I reach out to
Kevin
The obvious way is to simply look up names of psychologists on the web and ask if they know of anyone in their field who is also a biologist. The experts on folks in any field tend to be folks in that field, simply because they often belong to the same organizations.
G. Mark Stewart
Stephanie Sheets
Stephanie’s Answer
I have a BS in Psychology, and I am now obtaining my MS in psychology. If you have done your prerequisites, you can jump into the program. However, it depends on the college as some of the courses may vary. I am a special needs therapist. Thus, I only had to complete 32 college credits. I am now competing an additional 25 credits, at this current time. To be a psychiatrist it takes about 8 years, you have post-undergrad, then board-certs which take 4 years to complete . If you are going to MD, then add another 4 years this is for your residency. It is important to look up your state requirements, too. Some things will very, and ensure the college you go to if not local supports the college you attend if you plan on going back to your current location. I have seen many people go to school, only to find out the state does not support the college they have attended or it did not fully meet the requirements. Best of luck.