How long will it take to become a dermatologist?
Well there is different roads that can take you to becoming a dermatologist, however the standard one is… 4 years undergrad degree 4 year MD or DO degree 1 year internship 3-4 years Derm residency Total: 12-13 year after high school However this road can be shortened by different programs (look at early admission pathways) or finishing college faster than 4 years. Dermatology is one of the hardest areas of medicine to get into so make sure you learn how to study effectively now because in college and medical school you will need to compete.
