How to receive a medical degree

In order to receive a medical degree you need to apply to medical school which is generally a four year program. Depending on the school you attend, you'll graduate with either a Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathy (D.O.) degree.

-The first two years of medical school will be spent primarily in the classroom and the laboratory taking courses that range from microbiology to medical ethics.
-The third and fourth years of medical school allow you to gain experience working with patients during clinical rotations through various medical specialties.You will complete 1-2 months on several medical specialties. These typically include pediatrics, surgery, internal medicine, family medicine, obstetrics-gynecology and psychiatry.
-Elective rotations are available for students interested in other specialties, such as ophthalmology.
-Rotations are graded based on reviews by attending physicians.
-You'll take the first two parts of the three part United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) in your second and fourth years of medical school.