Physicians are doctors licensed to treat patients. The initials “M.D.” by a doctor’s name stand for “medical doctor.” Doctors do a lot of work to get those two letters! If someone wants to be a doctor, there are several steps in the process.
The first step is to earn a bachelor’s degree in order to be eligible for medical school. Many future doctors study science in their undergraduate years.
The next step is to take tests for medical school. Success on these tests will help future doctors get into the medical school of their choice. After that, they complete four years of medical school. The last two years include working in a healthcare setting as training.
Following these studies, the next step is to complete a residency for three or more years. During this time residents work directly with patients. After that, the process may be different in some states. Usually, doctors earn a license by taking another test. A passing score on the test earns the hard-won “M.D.”
Achieving the initials “M.D.” is quite an accomplishment!
There are many steps to becoming a doctor!
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