• Adventure
  • Auto
  • Culture
  • Entertainment
  • Home & Garden
  • Money
  • Science
  • Tech
  • Video
  • Shows
  • Blogs
  • Quizzes
  • Games
  • Random Article
  • Geography
  • History
  • People
  • Home > 
  • Culture > 
  • People > 
  • Education > 
  • Learning

by Carl Bianco, MD

Print
Cite This!
Close 
Please copy/paste the following text to properly cite this HowStuffWorks article:

Bianco, Carl.  "How Becoming a Doctor Works"  01 April 2000.  HowStuffWorks.com. <http://people.howstuffworks.com/becoming-a-doctor.htm>  11 February 2012.
Cite
Feedback

What's the real story?

Stuff They Don't Want You to Know Videos »
Stuff They Don't Want You to Know Videos »
Inside this Article
  1. Introduction to How Becoming a Doctor Works
  2. To Be or Not To Be a Doctor
  3. High School
  1. Choosing a College
  2. Requirements for Medical School
  3. MCAT
  4. See more »
    1. Applying to Medical School
    2. Medical School Interview
    3. Medical School
    4. Medical School Curriculum
    5. The Boards
    6. Cost of Medical School
    7. Medical Specialties
    8. Internship, Residency and Fellowship
    9. On Call
    10. Medical License
    11. Lots More Information
    12. See all Learning articles

Lots More Information

Related HowStuffWorks Articles:

  • How Emergency Rooms Work
  • Should doctors change the Hippocratic Oath?
  • 9 Medical Myths
  • Healthcare System Channel
  • Healthcare Providers Channel
  • Medicines Channel
  • Careers Channel
  • How Becoming a Lawyer Works
Previous Page

More Great Links

Top 5 Ways to Get Smarter
Top 5 Ways to Get Smarter
The Ultimate Kissing Quiz
The Ultimate Kissing Quiz
The Ultimate Stuff Mom Never Told You Fan Quiz
The Ultimate Stuff Mom Never Told You Fan Quiz
The Ultimate Mafia Quiz
The Ultimate Mafia Quiz
10 Largest Diamond Heists
10 Largest Diamond Heists
Watch videos about serial killers >>

You Might Also Like

Is cursive writing obsolete?

When's the last time you wrote a cursive capital Q? Instruction in penmanship has dropped as digital communication eclipses pen and paper. But could cursive skills mean more than pretty loops on a page?

What constitutes a person's IQ?

The term IQ typically refers to a score on a test that measures someone's cognitive ability. What does this test constitute exactly? Find out if IQ tests can accurately measure someone's intelligence.

Popular Articles

  • Juilliard School
  • Home Economics and Management
  • Physical Education
Inside this Article
  1. Introduction to How Becoming a Doctor Works
  2. To Be or Not To Be a Doctor
  3. High School
  4. Choosing a College
  5. Requirements for Medical School
  6. MCAT
  7. Applying to Medical School
  8. Medical School Interview
  9. Medical School
  1. Medical School Curriculum
  2. The Boards
  3. Cost of Medical School
  4. Medical Specialties
  5. Internship, Residency and Fellowship
  6. On Call
  7. Medical License
  8. Lots More Information
  9. See all Learning articles
Previous Page

Top Videos

FPO
  • Stuff They Don't Want You to Know Videos
  • Serial Killer Videos
  • Science of Sex Appeal Videos
  • Mythbusters Videos

HowStuffWorks Games

FPO
  • Word Bubbles
  • Bike Build Game
  • Lost in Migration
  • Cannon Challenge
  • Speed Match

Related Content

Prices: MCAT Study Guides

  • Barron's MCAT with CD-ROM
    Barron's MCAT with CD-ROM

    Completely revised and expanded, the new Barron's MCAT test prep manual with enclosed CD-ROM provides test takers with an in-depth, easy-to-use science review and a set of often-neglected but critical time-management strategies for test taking that cover reading comprehension, essay writing, and scientific problem solving. These strategies have been developed by the book's team of authors, based on their many years of hands-on MCAT training experience. The book opens with a detailed overview of the exclusively computer-based test The comprehensive set of strategies that follows comes with advice on apportioning and focusing study time and managing stress. A special section instructs test takers in the advanced timing and testing strategies they'll need to maximize their score when they take the actual MCAT. Every part of the 4-hour and 20-minute test is explained and analyzed in detail and supplemented with sample questions. A diagnostic test follows to help students determine areas where they most need to focus their study efforts. Six review chapters cover the test's four sections: Physical Sciences (General Chemistry and Physics) Verbal Reasoning The two MCAT Essays Biological Sciences (Biology and Organic Chemistry) Each review chapter concludes with a test that reflects the MCAT format. All questions are answered and explained. Following the review chapters, two additional full-length model MCATs are presented with answer keys and answer explanations. The new edition's highlights include: Critical strategies for timing, test taking, scientific problem solving, verbal reasoning, and the test's writing sample. Expanded science review chapters that specifically cover test topics as recommended by the AAMC. The concise and clearly written science review is designed to give students an understanding of concepts rather than merely presenting facts for them to memorize. To this end, the review uses frequent examples, practice problems, and diagrams to clarify concepts. Practice MCAT tests that have been carefully designed to represent the specific patterns of actual MCAT questions and passages. A comprehensive, multi-month study plan. The CD-ROM enclosed with the book presents two additional practice MCATs in the computer-based format, thus closely imitating actual test-taking conditions and offering the added convenience of automatic scoring. All practice MCATs on the CD-ROM are specially designed to capture the underlying patterns of the actual MCAT. This new edition of Barron's MCAT manual with CD-ROM was reviewed for authenticity of detail by an advisory team of current premed students at schools across the country.

    $30.42

  • MCAT (Medical College Admission Test) w/CD-ROM 7th Ed.: Your Rx for the (MCAT Test Preparation)
    MCAT (Medical College Admission Test) w/CD-ROM 7th Ed.: Your Rx for the (MCAT Test Preparation)

    REA has Your Rx for the MCAT CBT!  Master the MCAT and Get a Top Score!  Includes Bonus Visual Medical Reference Library!  If you’ve always dreamed about getting into a top medical school and having a rewarding healthcare career, REA has Your Rx for the MCAT CBT!    This fully revised edition of our popular test prep is completely aligned with the official computer-based Medical College Admission Test (MCAT). Prepared by a veteran of the MCAT testing experience, our test prep gives medical school candidates an in-depth review of every must-know topic covered on the MCAT, including Verbal Reasoning, Writing, Biology, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, and Organic Chemistry. Each chapter includes practice questions with solutions, so you can test your knowledge as you study.  Six full-length practice tests featured in the book are based on official MCAT CBT exams. Each test is balanced to include every subject and type of question you can expect on the actual MCAT. Two of the book’s practice tests appear on our TestWare CD. Each test is given in a timed format with instant, automatic scoring analysis and detailed explanations of answers. We don’t just say which answers are right, we explain why the other answer choices are wrong – so you can identify your strengths and weaknesses before test day!  The test prep comes complete with a progressive 12-week study schedule, numerous illustrations and diagrams, and expert test tips and strategies that build test-day confidence.   Get an extra study advantage with our Visual Medical Reference Library (included on CD). Each full-color chart focuses on a specific subject and is the perfect way to review anatomy and physiology topics. These 22 charts offer extra review and vital medical information you need to know for exam day!  If you’re serious about getting into medical school, REA has Your Rx for the MCAT! 

    $43.76

  • The MCAT Chemistry Book
    The MCAT Chemistry Book

    The MCAT Chemistry Book presents a comprehensive review of general chemistry and organic chemistry to prepare for the Medical College Admission Test. With this and its two companion volumes, The MCAT Physics Book and The MCAT Biology Book, Nova Press provides the most comprehensive series of test-prep books for the MCAT. In this book, Part I presents general chemistry concepts, and Part II presents organic chemistry concepts. The review sections are written in a user-friendly manner to simplify and reduce the student's burden when deciphering difficult concepts. At the end of each chapter, practice questions are included to test the understanding of the key concepts. Answers and explanations for the practice questions are provided after the review sections. Illustrations and tables are included wherever necessary to focus and clarify key ideas and concepts.

    $28.50

HOWSTUFFWORKS
  • Adventure
  • Auto
  • Culture
  • Entertainment
  • Health
  • Home & Garden
  • Lifestyle
  • Money
  • Science
  • Tech
MORE STUFF
  • Blogs
  • Games
  • HSW Tools
  • RSS
  • Maps
  • Podcasts
  • Quizzes
  • Newsletters
  • Video
OUR WEBSITES
  • Animal Planet
  • Consumer Guide Auto
  • Consumer Guide Products
  • Discovery Channel
  • Discovery Fit & Health
  • HSW Brazil
  • HSW China HowStuffWorks China
  • Investigation Discovery
  • Oprah Winfrey Network
  • Planet Green
  • Science Channel
  • TLC
  • Discovery Education
  • Store
CUSTOMER SERVICE
  • Advertising
  • Contact Us
  • Help
CORPORATE
  • About Us
  • Careers @ Discovery
  • Privacy Policy
  • Visitor Agreement
TAKE US WITH YOU
FOLLOW US
© 1998-2012 HowStuffWorks, Inc