1. Medical School
1.1. About 4 Years
1.1.1. M.D. (Allopathic Medical Degree) or D.O. (Doctorate of Osteopathic Medicine)
1.1.1.1. Then several years in a residency program at a hospital
2. First Professional degree- four years of undergraduate school, four years of medical school, and three to eight years of internship and residency
3. Complete a medical residency training program
3.1. 3-5 Years (depending on specialty)
4. Pass the USMLE
4.1. 3-6 days, plus study time
4.1.1. three-part exam required to obtain a medical license
4.1.1.1. exam takes 1-2 days to complete
5. Complete Fellowship Training (Required)
5.1. 0-3 Years, varies per specialty
5.1.1. Not all medical doctors must do fellowship training.
5.1.1.1. Certain medical specialties require fellowship training,
5.1.1.1.1. such as
6. Pass the Medical Board Exam for Your Specialty
6.1. About 2 Days
6.1.1. a written exam and an oral exam
6.1.1.1. only given once or twice per year
7. Local Credentialing and Hospital Privileges
7.1. A Few Hours
7.1.1. allow a medical doctor to admit patients to a hospital, or treat patients in a hospital,
8. Obtain Provider Numbers and DEA Numbers
8.1. A Few Hours
8.1.1. required from insurance companies such as Medicare, or Blue Cross/Blue Shield in order to be reimbursed for medical services rendered
8.1.2. order to prescribe drugs such as narcotics.
9. Bachelor's Degree
9.1. 4 years college or university
9.1.1. MCAT (Medical College Admissions Test).