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I'm interested in becoming a doctor. How do I get started?
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Start by researching the different medical specialties you are interested in and find out what kind of education, licensing and training requirements they have.2 Next, decide if you want to go to medical school or become a physician assistant (PA). Medical school is typically four years long while PAs usually take two to three years to complete.3 Once you've decided on your path, contact the schools that offer the program you're interested in and request information about their admission process, costs, and coursework.4 Finally, make sure to talk to people who already went through the process so you can gain insight into the experience.