Bachelor's Degree, including foundational pre-health course requirements.
(Optional) Gap Years
Explore the medical profession, pursue relevant clinical experience with patients, gain professional experience in full-time jobs, and strengthen candidacy for medical school.
Medical School
Allopathic (MD) or Osteopathic (DO) Medical Schools include both classroom instruction and hands-on clinical training.
Residency
Advanced hands-on training in a chosen medical specialty (e.g., internal medicine, anesthesiology, dermatology, surgery).
(Optional) Fellowship
More advanced, specialized training after completion of residency to further develop expertise.
Continuing Medical Education
All practicing physicians must consistently pursue educational training to learn about new medical advances and/or maintain up-to-date knowledge of clinical medicine and best practices.
4 years 1-4 (or more) years 4 years 3-7 years 1-3 years Ongoing