Manic-depression: Alternating moods of abnormal highs (mania) and lows (depression). Called bipolar disorder because of the swings between these opposing poles in mood.A type of depressive disease. Not nearly as prevalent as other forms of depressive disorders.anic-depression: Alternating moods of abnormal highs (mania) and lows (depression). Called bipolar disorder because of the swings between these opposing poles in mood.
If you have a year of college level math, including some stats and some calculus, you should meet the requirement for every US allopathic medical school. Although, on second thought, I think Harvard may have required a year of calc, but that may be going away. Stay focused on what you want.
Undergraduate Studies. To become a doctor, a student must first complete high school, then go on to college. During the typical four-year undergraduate period, the aspiring doctor will study topics such as anatomy, physiology, biology, chemistry and other college courses necessary for a degree, such as English or math. residency program may last from three to eight years, depending on the specialty. Pediatrics and family practice, for example, require three-year residencies, while general surgery takes five years, according to the American Medical Association.