The road to M.D.: A look at the training requirements

Dr. Matt Boente, M.D., makes it a point to remind medical students and young hopefuls everywhere about what becoming a doctor truly entails. While that subject is a lot broader than what most people have in mind, Dr. Boente, through his blogs, makes it easier for readers to see the bigger picture.

For example, in today’s blog, Dr. Matt Boente, M.D., looks at some of the most important training requirements for people who wish to become medical doctors.

First, Dr. Boente mentions that once a person decides on becoming a doctor graduates from high school, they face at least 11 years of studying before becoming a fully-fledged doctor. In some cases, though, it may last 15 years or longer if the doctor pursues other things such as specializations and international fellowships.

Dr. Matt Boente, M.D., lists what aspiring doctors need to accomplish and the timetable for each.

1. First is an undergraduate pre-med course, which usually takes four to five years.

2. Once they pass the admissions test to med school, they study for another four more years. There are several parts in med school, which will be tackled in a separate blog.

3. After passing the board exams, the student becomes a medical resident for about three to seven years, which is like on-the-job training for doctors.

4. After residency, a doctor gets their medical license.

Dr. Matt Boente MD is a specialist in obstetrics, gynecology, and gynecologic oncology. For similar reads, visit this page.