Becoming an MD
How do you become a physician?
The education of physicians in the United States is lengthy and involves undergraduate education, medical school and graduate medical education.
Preparing for medical school
Learn what it takes to enter and succeed in medical school.
Applying to medical school
Getting accepted to a U.S. medical school involves many steps, which are outlined here in a timeline.
Paying for medical school
Features information on financial preparation for medical school, including grants, scholarships, and loans.
Choosing a specialty
Learn more about the most frequently entered areas of medical specialty.
Medical glossary
A glossary of common medical education and health profession-related terms.
Frequently asked questions
Answers to frequently asked questions about physicians' practice, salary, education and more.
