what degree do you get in med school
Medical school A medical school is a tertiary educational institution —or part of such an institution— that teaches medicine, and awards a professional degree for physicians and surgeons. Such medical degrees include the Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS, MBChB, BMBS), Doctor of Medicine (MD), Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO), or Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM) . Many medical schools offer additional degrees, such as a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D), Master's degree (M.Sc), a physician assistant program, or other post-secondary education.
Medicine in China The Chinese medical education system follows the British system, but it compressed from six years to five years to shorten the educational cycle. To become a medical doctor, a person usually needs to study for five years at a medical school. After graduation, young doctor needs to complete 3-6 years residency training, some need extended training for subspecialty. Internal medicine usually takes 3-4 years residency training, but surgical specialties may takes 5-8 years to complete the trainning.