How does becoming a medical doctor work?
You need to attend a university to meet the prerequisites for admission. Some take the premedical degree programs, others will take an alternate major in Biology or Chemistry, but make sure that the curriculum meets all the requirements. Some medical schools prefer degrees which are aimed towards medical research while others are less research oriented, and look for other majors. Most medical school applicants have completed their 4 year degree at the university prior to attending medical schools, but there are some programs which allow students to start without completing the undergraduate degree as long as the required courses have been met. Medical school is 4 years at either an allopathic (MD) or osteopathic (DO) school. When you are finishing medical school you apply for post-graduate residency education. The length of the residency will vary depending on the specialty you select. Hope this information helps.
