To the naked eye, French silver plate often looks identical to French solid silver. It take close inspection and knowledge of a few key features to reliably tell the difference. Silver plating is the process of applying a thin layer of silver to another, inexpensive, metal, such as nickel or copper.
Courses generally last five or six years: two years of pre-clinical training in an academic environment and three years clinical training at a teaching hospital and in community settings. Medical schools and teaching hospitals are closely integrated.
How long is medical school? The answer to your question is four years. Medical school is unlike any other education you can possibly get. Out of the four years of medical school you should expect to spend your first two years in the basic sciences followed by two more years doing your your clinical rotations. You cannot become a doctor without first knowing the basics of medicine, hence the name.