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What are the steps of vecoming doctor like high school then college than medical school or what ???

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Daniela’s Answer

Hi Maha,


Peterson's College Bound recommends high school students who are interest in pursuing a career in medicine take advanced placement courses in math and science-related subjects, such as chemistry, biology, physics and calculus. A strong science background helps, but high school students should also have a well-rounded schedule of classes that includes the humanities, history, English and communications.


Admission to medical school is limited and fiercely competitive. Candidates must typically graduate from college with high marks, earn high scores on the Medical College Admission Test, provide letters of recommendation from professional sources and show leadership skills. There is no set major course of study for undergraduate work, but medical schools tend to prefer candidates who major in a pre-med field, such as biology or chemistry, according to the American Medical Association. Undergraduate coursework should include studies in biology, organic chemistry, general chemistry, English, physics, psychology, sociology and calculus.


Medical school is a combination of classroom lecture studies, laboratory work and clinical experience. The first two years of medical school are dominated by classroom and laboratory training in such subjects as anatomy, psychology, biochemistry, pharmacology and medical ethics, and medical courses such as genetics, immunology and cell biology. The second two years are more involved with working with patients in health-care settings, such as medical clinics or hospitals under the close supervision of an experienced physician. This hands-on training includes studies in internal medicine, obstetrics, gynecology, pediatrics, family practice, surgery and psychiatry, according to the bureau.


Doctors typically complete a one-year internship followed by a residency program lasting from three to eight years, depending on their specialty. Residency training might involve long hours. For example, the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine limits duty hours for its residents to no more than 80 hours per week, averaged over a four-week period. Coursework during a doctor's internship and residency will vary based on the doctor's specialized field of study.


In: http://work.chron.com/classes-need-become-doctor-8227.html


Best of Luck!!
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Richard’s Answer

Take as many AP or IB courses in high school. You have a lot of years of education in front of you and getting college credit in high school can save you time and money.


In the US, to apply to medical school, you need a bachelor's degree. Any 4-year university should suffice.

Pick a college that suits your personality and a major that interests you. You will need to get good grades in college in order to apply for medical school. At the medical school I attended, the average GPA is reported to be 3.85, so even one or two B's can hurt your chances of acceptance.

Aside from this, any major is acceptable as long as you complete the prerequisite courses.

Typical medical school prerequisites include:
Biology: Lecture – 4 semesters; Lab – 1 semester
General Chemistry: Lecture – 2 semesters; Lab – 1 semester
Organic Chemistry: Lecture – 2 semesters; Lab – 1 semester
Biochemistry: Lecture – 1 semester
General Physics: Lecture – 2 semesters; Lab – 1 semester
Math: Statistics – 1 semester
English: Rhetoric (Composition) and Literature – 2 semesters

Try to find opportunities to pursue research.

Volunteer at your local hospital or low-income clinic. Ask physicians, PAs or other clinical providers if you can shadow them.


During college study for and complete the MCAT. Devote an entire summer to studying for the MCAT and consider paying for a prep course if you can afford it.

Apply to medical schools during your last year of college.

Medical school takes 4 years to complete.

After medical school physicians complete a residency for additional training. These can last 3-6 years and are sometimes followed by an additional year or two of fellowship subspecialty training.
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Rachel’s Answer

The best route for you into the medical field depends on what role you would like to play and how long you want to spend in school. In order to apply to medical school, you will have to complete college with a bachelor’s degree as well as all of the Pre-med requirements. GPA should probably be 3.5 or better. You will also have to score well on the MCAT. Once you complete 4 years of medical school, you may apply for a minimum of a 3-year residency. Following that, you will have the opportunity to apply for a fellowship that is often 3 more years. We are looking at 14 years of training after high school, but the reward of being a physician and caring for patients is unmatched.
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Estelle’s Answer

College degree including pre-med requirements and MCAT

4 years of medical school

Residency for 3+ years, depending on the specialty you choose.

Good luck!
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