Vol. 5 No. 6 P. 6. Physicians are accustomed to checking thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) in older adults with symptoms of an over- or underactive thyroid, as itâs a fairly accurate and routine measure of thyroid function. But a new study suggests that for many patients, treatment for mild TSH elevations may no longer be warranted.
After undergraduate studies, four years of medical school is required. Before attending medical school, applicants must send their college transcripts to the schools they apply to, pass the Medical College Admission Test, and obtain letters of recommendation.
Everyone has the same 4 years of med school, surgeons have different years for residency and fellowship. Shortest is 5 years, it can take as long as 7-9 years. All depends on what surgical specialty you go for. 4. If your goal is to be a medical doctor, then go become a medical doctor.