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Doctor Education Requirements

The journey to becoming a doctor ideally starts in high school and college with rigorous classes in human anatomy, physiology, biochemistry and advanced math that build a solid foundation for the study of medicine. Rush University explains that students don’t need to major in science if they take medical school science prerequisites that may also help them excel on the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT).
Getting into medical school is highly competitive, and schools have differing criteria for admission, such as certain extracurricular activities and expected MCAT scores. Research information about Doctor of Medicine programs on school websites to identify medical schools that seem like a good fit for you.
Admitted students can expect to spend four years in medical school studying the diagnosis and treatment of medical conditions. After finishing medical school, they spend three to seven years in residency, depending on their chosen specialization. A state license is needed to practice medicine, along with board certification in specialty areas.