Etymology: Gk, hormaein, to set in motion. a complex chemical substance produced in one part or organ of the body that initiates or regulates the activity of an organ or a group of cells in another part. Hormones secreted by the endocrine glands are carried through the bloodstream to the target organ.
To be come a psychiatrist you need four years of college, four years of medical school and two to four years of residency and specialization. I would think it would depend on what you wanted to do with your medical degree, Neuro-psychiatrist deal with people who have had severe injuries of the brain and nervous system.eaning, you will need a bachelors degree (typically 4yrs) and then attend a medical school (another 4yrs) You will also need to complete some form of an internship called a residency(3-10yrs) To become a psychologist however, I've heard that you need a masters degree and I've also heard you need a docterets degree.
In order to become a psychiatrist, you must complete all of the requirements to become a medical doctor from an accredited school of medicine. After you have obtained you M.D. degree, you will need to complete a 4 year residency program with at least three of these years spent specifically in the practice of psychiatry.f you are interested in becoming certified in a sub-specialty area, you may have to complete a fellowship that could take an additional one to two years of post-residency work. The average annual salary for a psychiatrist in the US is $163,660.