How long does it take to become a primary doctor?

Question

How long does it take to become a primary doctor?

Answer 1

In general, most medical schools in North America require that you have a degree first. Depending on the school (I'm speaking from a Canadian perspective), this may be either a 3 or 4 year degree.

There is at least one medical school in Canada (University of Saskatchewan) that will *consider* applicants with only 2 years of Pre-Med and no completed degree. That does not mean 2 years will necessarily get you in, however. McMaster's (Hamilton) med program is 3 years in length, as it runs all semesters back to back. No other school in Canada does this, as far as I know.

Excluding these exceptions, in *general* terms, usually most universities (Canadian) require:

-A 3 or 4 year degree

-4 Years of Medical School

-Minimum 2 years Residency

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9 to 10 years on average

If you are lucky to get into the MD program at The University of Saskatchewan after 2 years Pre-Med, you could be 100% done in 8 and working as a Family Practice MD.

You didn't say where you live, so your best bet is to call the local universities in your area.

Good luck and enjoy studying Medicine!

Answer 2

8 years.

Answer 3

10 years

Answer 4

Depends on which country you are studying in, If it is India it is 6 years and US 8 years

Answer 5

Four years college.

Four years medical school.

Three years residency training.