To qualify as a medical specialist, one must usually graduate from a university, then complete approximately four years of medical school, followed by a residency of two to six years in one' s specialty  Finally, a physician who desires to become a recognized specialist must complete an evaluation program directed by a medical specialty board
Ttherefore, anyone who has qualified as a recognized medical specialist is competent to practice in his or her specialty
Usually, six to ten years of medical training beyond a university degree is necessary to render someone competent to practice in his or her medical specialty.