text: how many years does it take to become a medical doctor? in argantina hello i am an orthopedic surgeon  in egypt it will take 6 years to be graduated from faculty of medicine >>>> then one year to be a house officer >>>> after that you will be g.p. i mean general practiciner  >>>> then you will take about 4 years residency ...studing your speciality during them and having the master degree in your speciality ..... to be a specialist >>>>>> then more few years to be a professional   of course you can count