It typically takes about 11 to 15 years to become a licensed doctor in the United States. This includes:
- Four years of undergraduate education to earn a bachelor's degree.
- Four years of medical school.
- Three to seven years of residency training, depending on the chosen medical specialty.
So, from starting college to becoming a fully practicing doctor, the process usually spans roughly 11 to 15 years, with the variation primarily due to the length of residency training in different specialties.
