Path to Becoming a Doctor

How many years does it typically take to become a doctor in the US after college, excluding subspecialization?

• 12 to 18 years

• 5 to 9 years

• 7 to 11 years

• 10 to 15 years

What is the fastest time to become a fully trained doctor after high school?

• 11 years

• 10 years

• 9 years

• 12 years

What is the purpose of taking a gap year during medical school?

• To travel the world

• To ease stress and enhance residency applications

• To switch career paths

• To avoid student loans

What is a BSMD program?

• A program for international medical students

• A program that focuses on business and medicine

• A program that combines Bachelor's and MD degrees

• A program for nursing and medical training

What is the typical age range for completing residency and starting to earn a full doctor's salary?

• 40 to 45 years

• 34 to 38 years

• 29 to 33 years

• 25 to 28 years

During which year of college should students apply to medical school if they wish to attend immediately after graduation?

• Junior year

• Senior year

• Sophomore year

• Freshman year

What is the primary focus of the first two years of medical school?

• Clinical rotations

• Research projects

• Pre-clinical classroom learning

• Residency applications

How long can residency programs last, depending on the specialty?

• 7 to 12 years

• 5 to 10 years

• 3 to 7 years

• 1 to 3 years

What is the longest residency program mentioned, and how many years does it take?

• Internal Medicine, 3 years

• Radiology, 5 years

• Neurosurgery, 7 years

• Plastic surgery, 6 years

What additional training can doctors pursue after residency to further specialize?

• Fellowship

• Apprenticeship

• Externship

• Internship