Many people new to free software find themselves confused because the word free in the term free software is not used the way they expect. To them free means at no cost. An English dictionary lists almost twenty different meanings for free. Only one of them is at no cost.
3) Medical Degree -- A 4 year program in medical school. 4) 1-3 Years Internship (Many people do it in one or two years) 5) Your medical residency which is AT LEAST 4 years, but for surgeon it's going to take a couple more years.
Answer: Becoming a doctor or a surgeon is an honorable goal, but it is a long and challenging process, beginning with pursuing a bachelor's degree. The path to being a doctor typically takes a minimum of 12 years AFTER high school, specialties with extensive training periods can take five or more additional years. Non-surgical specialties can often be completed in less time.