I am new here and I am from west Bengal.Could you tell me How to become a doctor?

Dear aspirant....!!

It doesn't matter from where you are. You just require passion and hard work ti become a doctor.

A doctor is a very Nobel profession and the journey is not that easy. It requires constant planning, discipline, leaving your personal life for years, ability to learn quickly and retain it for long and passion for helping others.

Step By Step Process for becoming a Doctor

Subjects in School & Eligibility

• Opt for Physics, Chemitry and Biology in 10+ 2.
• You should be at least 17, and not more than 25 at the time of the application, if applying through the General Category.

Graduation

MBBS is the basic degree required to enter the field of Medicine. It is a 5 and a half year degree which includes one year of compulsory internship.

Entrance Exams: NEET is the most important entrance if you wish to pursue MBBS, BDS and Veterinary Science. For other specializations such as Ayurveda, Homeopathy, Unani, etc. there are specialized courses at graduation itself.

• JIPMER and AIIMS conduct their own entrance exam.

Colleges: AIIMS, Armed Force Medical College, Lady Hardinge Medical College, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Kasturba Medical College, Maulana Azad Medical College, Christian Medical College etc.

About NEET

• NEET (previously termed as AIPMT) is conducted by CBSE every year for all private and government colleges. This year it will be on 6th May(Offline Mode).
• NEET covers topics under Physics, Chemistry and Biology and NCERT being the best book to form your base.
• There are 180 objective type questions (90 in Biology, 45 in Physics, 45 in Chemistry). 4 marks are given for each correct answer, and one is deducted for each wrong answer.

After clearing NEET, you will get college based upon your ranking. 550 is an average score (According to last year’s result).

Specializations

Approximately 12,000 doctors complete post graduation in India (per year). The total applications are over 40,000 for PG admissions every year. NEET PG is the main entrance examination to the MD/MS and PG Diploma courses.

MD VS MS

MD is the Master's program in Medicine and MS is for Masters in Surgery. After completing MS, a person becomes a surgeon while the one who takes up MD is a physician.

Specializations in MD and DM (Few)

• Obstetrics & Gynaecology
• Orthopaedics
• Neurology (DM) and Anaesthesiology
• Cardiology (DM not MD)
• Endocrinology (DM)
• Gynaecology
• Paediatric
• Psychiatry
• Dermatology

Specializations in M.Ch (Few)

• Paediatric Surgery (M.Ch not MS)
• Plastic surgery
• Cardio-thoracic surgery
• Urology
• Cardiac surgery
• Cosmetic surgery

This is how you can become doctor of the field in which you want to go.

Hope your query is solved!

All the best!

Hello.





Doctors also need the following skills; problem solving, leadership, empathy and communication and proficiency with specialized tools and technology. It takes many steps to become a doctor; let's go over those in order. The first thing you need to do to become a doctor is:



Step 1: Earn a Bachelor's Degree



Abachelor's degreeis required to get into medical school. Medical schools seek applicants who have a broad educational background, a solid foundation in the natural sciences and experience in healthcare settings. While a specific major is not required, all medical school applicants need to complete undergraduate coursework in biology, physics, chemistry and mathematics.



Students can gain healthcare experience while in school by volunteering in hospitals, clinics or other healthcare environments. This is a good way for students to make sure they want to become doctors before committing to medical school.



After completing your bachelor's degree, you will have to:



Step 2:Take the Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT)



MCAT performance scores are required by almost all medical schools in the nation. Content areas that are tested on the MCAT include biology, general chemistry, organic chemistry and physics. The MCAT is a standardized examination that is also designed to assess problem solving, verbal reasoning and writing skills. Students planning on going to medical school can take the MCAT up to three times in a year.



If you do well, you will be accepted into medical school.



Step 3: Earn a Medical Degree



Medical schoolprograms generally last four years. The first two years usually entail classroom and laboratory work, while the last two years allow students to work directly with patients under the supervision of experienced doctors. Medical school coursework generally covers topics in pharmacology, pathology, anatomy and biochemistry. Students also study the practice of medicine and legal issues related to healthcare.



The clinical experiences that students participate in (usually in their third year) cover a variety of specialty areas, including neurology, radiology and medicine. The clinical experiences also give the student a chance to find out what type of residency he or she would prefer to pursue after graduation.



After graduating from medical school, you'll start a residency program.



Step 4: Complete a Residency Program



Residency programsoffer aspiring doctors the opportunity to work directly with patients in a specialty area of medicine. Some specialty areas include internal medicine, pediatrics, emergency medicine, psychiatry and anesthesiology.



Residents may be responsible for a number of patient care activities, including developing problem lists, performing physical exams and compiling medical histories. Depending on the specialty area, a residency can last anywhere from three and seven years. Most residents usually complete their programs in hospitals.



Step 5: Obtain Licensure



All states require physicians to becomelicensedbefore allowing them to practice medicine. Graduation from an accredited medical school is required before qualifying for licensure. Candidates must also complete a residency training program and pass exams. The U.S. Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) is a three-step examination that is required for M.D.s. The Comprehensive Osteopathic Medical Licensing Examination (COMLEX-USA) must be taken by D.O.s. For specific state information about licensing, individuals should contact their state's medical board.



Licenses must be renewed periodically. Doctors applying for license renewal must typically complete at least 50 hours of continuing education before taking the renewal exam. Each state has different licensing requirements, so it may be beneficial to learn what those are as soon as possible.



Step 6: Get Certified to Advance Career



Certificationis not required, but it may increase employment opportunities. A professional designation can demonstrate that a doctor is an expert in a specific area of medicine. Certification by the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) involves a thorough process of evaluations and assessments. Continuing education is often required for recertification.







Hope this is helpful.



Good luck.