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Question | Answer |
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What two educational programs must be completed to get an MD? | Pre-med undergraduate degree and, 4-year gradate medical school. This earns the MD. |
After earning an MD, what exam student does the doctor need to pass? | USMLE also called the “medical boards” |
When is Part 1 of the medical board test taken? | after first year of medical school |
When is Part 2 of the medical board test taken? | after the 4th year of medical school |
When is Part 3 of the medical board test taken? | During second year of post graduate medical training |
When the doctor completes 4-yr premed, and 4-yr med school. what comes next? | Residency |
What is residency? | A period of practical training in a hospital. |
What is internship? | The first year of residency |
After completion of the residency program, what exam does the doctor take? | NBME physician exam |
After completing residency and passing the NBME, a doctor may choose to do what? | Specialize |
What is required to be a specialist? | 2-4 years of extended training |
What exam does a doctor take after completing specialty residency? | American Board of Specialites |
If a doctor passes the American Board of Specialites exam, then what do they become? | board certified specialists in their specialty |