Hi Doc
How long does it take 2 become a peadtrician and how much does a peadtrician own?
thanks so much!

xAfsix

To be a pediatrician one needs 4 years of undergraduate school followed by four more years of medical school, followed by 1-3 years of internship and residency. Income ranges from $135 000 to $200 000 per year depending on factors like experience and location of practice.

Dr Anton

how many higher do you need to get to be a doctor

Mado

Hi
Your answer should be in one of these 2 Letters from the Doc:
"So You Want to Be a General Practitioner (Medical Doctor)..."
and
"How to Become a Doctor in the United States of America..."

Dr Anton

in order to get into the life sciences program, physics is recommended but i didn't take gr 11 physics so should i take gr 11 physics during the summer? or just don't take it? because im afraid it will lower my overall average

Alexis

Alexis
You are asking a difficult question. If you stand academically strong I would recommend that you go for Physics - but your overall average is also quite important - your final decision...

Dr Anton

What is it call when i want to be a doctor that work on the body?

Alex

Hi Alex
Most doctors work on the body - surgeons do surgery on the body and physicians treat diseases with non-surgical modalities.

Dr Anton

Hi i was wondering what do basically do when you are an interin

la

An Intern does a lot of routine work - like admitting patients, preparing patients for surgical procedures, preparing patients for anesthesia,endless lists of special investigations like taking bloods, arrange X-rays, assisting other medical professionals etc...

Dr Anton

Is it neccessary to take law to become a doctor? And what math do you need besides Adv. Functions and Calculus?

Bob

Hi Bob
No - but you will do something like a course in medical ethics or something equivalent. Have a look at the MCAT website for the answer to the second part of your question... http://www.aamc.org/students/mcat/

Dr Anton

Thanks but I also meant kids in yr 10(england) who cant buy your equipment?

Tom

Tom
The Kits are available in the UK.
We will be running a competition over the next month or two - give it a try...

Dr Anton

How Do Doctors Learn And Remember All Of These Facta

Tom

Hi Tom
Good question.
Medical students study the theory, and apply it straight away. You learn anatomy in the handbook and do cadaver dissections later in the day - believe me - it does stick that way. Students learn medicine in the morning and apply the theory in the clinical wards later in the day. The Apprentice Doctor Kits have been designed the same way - learn the facts and then apply it straight away...

Dr Anton

should i take physics, life skills, or human anatomy and physiology in my senior year?

T

T
I wound go for Physics and life skills.
You will have ample of time studying human anatomy and physiology in medical school - in great great detail!

Dr Anton

How about law, it seems fun but I don't know does it have anything to do with being a doctor. Also, what are the doctors in the ER at the hospital called?

Bob

There are a number of attorneys specializing in medical matters - and a lot of attorneys making a living out of suing doctors!
Casualty officer, trauma doctor etc.

Dr Anton

i live in the uk and i want to be a medical doctor but i also love to run so wat used i take for my subjects and is business studies necessary. and does PE help to become a doctor. what about french, history and geography

moi

The general rule is - take as many science subjects as possible, plus maths.
Maybe consider becoming a doctor specializing in sports medicine.

Dr Anton

When u apply 2 unis 4 medicine, what enables you to stand out from the crowd. Everyone plays an instrument, does work experience, is extremely smart. However, can you give me ideas as to that special 'thing' admission tutors look 4

SaSa

Add to your resume a good first aid course and possibly a good high school premed course: Click Here
Also have a look at volunteering your services at a hospital:
Click Here
You are right - you have to stand out from the crowd!

Dr Anton

I really want to become a doctor, but i'm not sure that i will get good enough grades in college is it possible to go through a nursing degree first?

Claire

Hi Claire
It is possible to become a medical student after becoming a licensed nurse. You will need another year of general chemistry, organic chemistry, physics, and biology, all with lab, prior to taking the MCAT. Review courses are optional, depending on your specific needs. Then add another 4 years in medical school and 3 years of internship/residency.

Dr Anton

hi
i?m doing a french scientific high school. My teachers tell me that medicine in france is very hard! is it true? i?m in last year and i want to become a cardiothorasic surgeon. how many years would it take me?

pitti

Pitti
Let me assure you that studying medicine in ANY country is very hard! There is an element of professional pride - like European schools are better than North American schools and vise versa - but in the final analysis both areas train doctors of exceptionally high standards!
Cardiothoracic (spelling) surgeon- in the USA the best part of 14 years... (including residency)

Dr Anton

hi doctor
i want to become a doctor and my question is that do we have to take biology in 11 and 12 or either we just need one credit of biology.

fatima

Fatima
You don't have to - but Biology does make a good foundation for studying medicine...
Maybe consider a dedicated pre-med online course - it does look good on a resume!
Click Here

Dr Anton

Hi doc,
I'm just wondering what branch in science do you have to study to become a doctor?

Thanks.

Nic

Chemistry - especially organic chemistry and biochemistry.
Also various aspects of physical science, optics, nuclear physics, etc.
Life sciences... to mention but a few.

Dr Anton

I live in Canada, I was wondering do you need any computers to become a doctor? Like ICS, Accounting or Marketing?

Bob

Hi Bob
ICS, Marketing and Accounting are all nice to haves - but not essential for becoming a doctor. If you are aiming at opening your own practice, then business subjects are very valuable!

Dr Anton

Hi,I am in grade 2 and i would like to become a doctor.
How much do you make?

HUBBA HUBBA

Hi Hubba Hubba
Your question is valid - but I am somewhat worried about your motive for becoming a doctor. Click Here
A general practitioner doctor makes between $150 000 and $350 000 per year.

Dr Anton

how many years will it take to become an ER

T

T
Eleven years
4 years premed degree
4 years med school
3 years internship and residency...

Dr Anton

Hi Dr. Anton, i live in canada and i am in grade 11. My goal is to become a pediatrician and i am currently taking bio chem and maths, i didn't take physics this year. Is it really necessary?

Alexis

Hi Alexis
I think you should be fine. Have a look at this article: Click Here

Dr Anton

I want to become a general surgeon, right now I am in grade 10.
Which sciences and maths do I need, also do I need french?

Sydnie

Hi Sydnie
As a general rule I will recommend as many science and maths subjects as possible. But at the same time keep the balance with languages and social/art subjects. Well French will be a nice to have - unless you live in Canada Quebec then I suppose it is essential!

Dr Anton

HELLO DR. I AM CURRENTLY IN A COMMUNITY COLLEGE AND ABOUT TO GRADUATE NEXT SEMESTER TO A 4YRS UNIVERSITY. I WOULD LIKE TO SPECIALIZE IN SOMETHING. BUT IN THE OPTOMETRY FIELD. WHAT ADVISE CAN YOU GIVE ME? THANK YOU..

LIGHT AMEDZEKOR

Hi
Keep in mind that there are a number of science prerequisites when completing your B degree. Optometry is a wonderful field, and offers a number of specialty fields like pediatric optometry, geriatric optometry etc.
All of the best!

Dr Anton

I also need help choosing the classes i need to take during senior year, i can choose 2 of these choices: human anatomy, Chemistry AP, Biology AP, and honors Physics; which ones will help me become a doctor?

Luis

Luis
All of these subjects would help you to become a doctor. Choose broader science subjects at this stage. Keep in mind that you will study anatomy in great detail in medical school - so it really is not essential now. To keep your interest going consider an online high school premed course: Click Here

Dr Anton

Im very interested in becoming a doctor in anything, but people tell me i would become a "slave" to work, that i would not have enough time to have a social life. Is any of this true?

Luis

Hi Luis
Reaching any worthwhile goal in life takes utter dedication - be it medicine, any other profession or business. Life does not reward half-hearted efforts.
The secret is in time management - as a medical professional you will have to manage your time very carefully - time for God, time for family etc... or whatever you value as important in your life.

Dr Anton

TO all participants- this is an open site, and thus open to possible abuse.

Dr Anton

Please refrain from posting abusive or vulgar remarks - and thus spoiling it for everyone! I do this for the love of it - so keep it clean and to the point - thank you!

Dr Anton

Hi Dr Anton. I am a 15 year old boy in the UK and i have recently decided that i want to become a doctor in the ER, but i have already chosen my subjects and i did not take biology and i am not very good at physics. What do i do?

Michael

To become a doctor in the UK you really need those subjects - talk to your career guidance teacher.

Dr Anton

do i do biology

n

Yes - if at all possible. Biology
(the study of life) forms the foundation of the study of viruses, bacteria fungi, plant and animal life - and thus of course the study of microbiology, human physiology and anatomy etc.
Although not essential it is highly recommended!

Dr Anton

what science classes should i take in highschool to become a doctor

T

Physical science, chemistry, life sciences, health sciences and consider a formal premed high school course:
See:
Click Here

Dr Anton

should i still take biology in highschoool if i want to become a doctor?

T

hi,im good in science,ok in math,an im taking biology next year. what kinds of science an math lill help me or give me a head start?

Amber

Well - it all depends on what you school is offering...
I would recommend that you do an online premed course which is accredited and adds high school science credits. See:
Click Here

Dr Anton

what if you want to specialize in something? lill that be another extra two years?

Amber

In the USA you can direct your career during your residency towards a specific specialty e.g. surgery. Depending on the field of specialization you will have to add 1 - 7 years of residency time to the initial 3 years.

Dr Anton

hi doc , would u think llumc is a good school to become a doctor

Dr. Kenneth Wilson

Hi Dr Kenneth
Although LLUMC is not amongst the official top 25 medical schools, I do believe that it is a good school - but that is simply my opinion.

Dr Anton

I graduate in June 2009 and i want to go to school to be a Plastic Surgeon and i need to know should i go to commuinity college first or go straight to medical school?

Taylor

Taylor
I would say go straight to medical school...

Dr Anton

hi,I'm not doin that great in school,i'm in the 8th grade goin on 14. what classes should i take to become a doctor? An how many years of college,medical school,an ect. to become just a regular doctor,not specializing in anything?

Amber

Hi Amber
Biology, maths and science.
Four years premed, 4 years medical school and 3 years of internship/residency - thus 11 years.

Dr Anton

does it really takes 11years to become a doctor

kim

Kim
In the USA it takes 8 years to become a doctor.
(Some universities combines the pre-med and medical school and thereby cut off a year or two) BUT before you can open a practice, you need medical board registration - and thus another 3 years of residency following the 8 years (4 years premed and 4 years medical school)

Dr Anton

Hi doc
i am good in math, best in physics,biology but very poor in chemistry im looking forward 2 become a doctor but can i be a computer engineer?

Damey

Damey
You can become a doctor - just shape up your chemistry!! Would you really like to become a computer engineer? Of course you can... but rather go fir medicine!

Dr Anton

What can I do at the age of 12 to become a doctor?

Waheguru

Hi Waheguru
Study hard, give a lot of attention to science and maths and consider adding a formal premed course to your high school career...Click Here

Dr Anton

im in high school and i want i really want to be a ER doctor but then i really like csi but i to be a csi it takes about 4 years and i want to be a doctor and a csi a the same time. What should i do?

veronica

Veronica
May I suggest that you become an ER doctor - and then after that you study to become a forensic pathologist...

Dr Anton

I hate chemistry, is there a way I can survive college chemistry or not do it? Its extremely difficult for me.

Kei

Hi Kei
The short answer is: Chemistry is absolutely essential to become a doctor!
Consider extra classes - whatever it takes! (Or choose an another career)

Dr Anton

is there any prescription papers that can be printed out

abdel

Abdel
Not to my knowledge - but it can be easily designed on suitable software. Strict legalities are applicable when it comes to issuing a prescription - medical board registration numbers etc. is required...

Dr Anton

Hi Dr Anton.
I know that I need to do volunteer work in order to get into a medical school. How much volunteer work is needed to enter a medical school in California?
Thanks

Melanie

Volunteer work is highly recommended - but the specifics are really up to you. Medical schools are not prescriptive in this regard - but it does look great on your CV/resume.

Dr Anton

how many higher i need to be a doctor.
iam just in s4 but in june i will be n s5
and want to go university for my work
how log i will stay in university for

Bienheureuse

Hi Bienheureuse
Your answers are in the "Letters form the Doc" see: Click Here

Dr Anton

Hi, i reallt wanna became a chemist would it possible because my gcse grade for bioilogy is A my chemisrty grade is A+ my physics grade is B and my maths grade is B

timmy hussain

Hi Timmy
I really don't see any problems - go for it!

Dr Anton

what does it take to become a doctor specializing in pediatrics.

hummy

Hi Hummy
To become a doctor specializing in pediatrics it will take four years of premedical training, four years in medical school and then internship (1y)and residency (2y)

Dr Anton

what gcse's do you need to become a GP?

fifi

Hi Fifi
If you want to become a doctor you have to aim for A's in all your science subject as well as maths, biology and chemistry.

Dr Anton

what experience do you neede to become a gp

j

Hi J
To become a doctor (GP)you need a medical degree, 3 years of internship/residency and board registration - that's it.
(Varies somewhat from country to country though...)

Dr Anton

I am studying medicine in Ireland at the moment but would eventually like to work in America. Is the Irish medical degree recognized over there or would I have to do and extra exam? If so what is it like?

Twink

1. Make a decision on the state where you would like to practice medicine in.
2. Contact the specific state's Medical Board and ask for guidelines.
The question is also whether your university's medical school / medical educational authorities have a reciprocity arrangement with any USA medical school?
Also have a look at:
Click Here

Dr Anton

Hi Doctor Anton
I just came to the UK from Nigeria and I have an O level GCE ( mainly B's & C's)result which is equivalent to the GCSE here in the Uk but people keep telling me that mecidine is too difficult.I don't know what to do.

gbemy

Hi Gbemy
To become a doctor is very competitive - and medical schools "harvest" the A and A+ students. This leaves you with 2 options:
get better marks or
choose another career
There are many other alternative medical/healthcare careers besides medical doctor.

Dr Anton

Hi,I'm working hard its my last year and by the end of this year i will give the test to medical school its my dream but i'm also weak at some of my studies the systeme here doesn't alow to do volounter work in the hospital to be better

chant

Well Chant - do what you can...
Give it your best shot academically and consider the First Aid and Apprentice Doctor courses.

Dr Anton

im in the army and want to start my career as a doctor what do i need to major in college to succeed and what online college would be best.

adam

Hi Adam
Very few medical schools are prescriptive regarding your major - just as long as you cover the prerequisites to do the MCAT Exam. So you can choose Philosophy, Economics, Chemistry or Biology for instance. See: Click Here
I am unsure if one can do some of the premed degree online... is there someone who might have some more detail?

Dr Anton