How to become a Physician
Step 1: Bachelor of Science in ________
Attend a College/University and graduate with a Bachelor of Science in a field related to medicine in some way: Chemistry, Physics, Biology, and some have a pre-med specific program.
Step 2: Medical College Admission Test
The Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) is a computer-based standardized examination for prospective medical students in the United States and Canada. It is designed to assess problem solving, critical thinking, written analysis, and writing skills in addition to knowledge of scientific concepts and principles.
Step 3: College of Osteopathic Medicine or College of Medicine
Apply and get accepted to a College of Medicine or College of Osteopathic Medicine.
Once you graduate from this school you will receive a Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree.
You are technically a doctor, but you cannot yet practice yet.
Step 4: Internship placement from your college
Step 5: Residency placement
Placement is based on how good you did in college and your internship
Step 6: Fellowships are optional.
You are now a physician!
Resources to help you on your adventure
This professional pathway is incomplete but the included information is accurate as of May 30, 2012
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