What is the hardest professional degree to obtain?

Question

i was thinking probably a MD or a JD would be the most difficult degrees... but does anyone have any difficult experiences with these degrees or other graduate programs? im just trying to decide to finish my counseling degree or do something else thanks.

Answer 1

A Medical degree is the most difficult.  Second to that, a Law degree.  People go through h**l to become doctors and lawyers.

Answer 2

doctorate degree.

Answer 3

Veterinarian!  

Answer 4

please do finish your counseling degree.  we really need good people in the field.

Answer 5

JD takes 7 years, MD is 8, and a PhD is 8-12.  So in terms of time alone, the PhD is the biggest commitment.  Also, the PhD requires the student to preform original, publishable research, which is not required for the JD or MD.