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How many years exactly does it takes to become a neurologist?


Clare 15th Oct, 2024
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Sajal Trivedi 16th Oct, 2024

Hello aspirant,

To become a neurologist, you have to attend medical school. Four years of college, then four years of medical school come first. You will have to complete a three-year residency with a focus on neurology in addition to an internship. It will take you about 12 years to become a neurologist, starting with college.

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Tanya Gupta 16th Oct, 2024

Becoming a neurologist requires a significant amount of education and training. Here's a breakdown of the typical timeline:


- *Undergraduate Studies*: 4 years, typically in a science-related field like biology, chemistry, or physics

- *Medical School*: 4-5 years, where you'll earn a Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) degree.

- *Residency*: 3-4 years, focusing specifically on neurology.

- *Optional Fellowship*: 1-2 years, specializing in a subspecialty of neurology.


In total, becoming a neurologist can take around 12-15 years of education and training after high school. It's a long journey, but rewarding for those passionate about understanding and treating the complexities of the human brain and nervous system.



mjaisinghani62 16th Oct, 2024

Hello Clare

It will take 12 years to become a Neurologist ( After Std x)

After passing class xii and completing 2 years of junior college with science stream , you will have to study four years in medical college . After that there will be one year internship plus three years neurology residency program followed by one or two years of Fellowship.



Prachi Kumari 16th Oct, 2024

Becoming a neurologist takes about 12-14 years of education and training, depending on the country and specific path taken. Here's the typical breakdown in the U.S.:

1. Bachelor's Degree: 4 years (undergraduate education, usually in a science-related field).

2. Medical School: 4 years (earning an MD or DO degree).

3. Residency in Neurology: 4 years (includes one year of internal medicine and three years of neurology).

4. Fellowship (optional): 1-2 years (for specialization in areas like stroke, epilepsy, or neurophysiology).

So, the minimum is 12 years (without a fellowship) or up to 14 years (with a fellowship). Other countries follow a similar path, with some variations in training length.

Hope it helps !

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