General Surgeon Requirements: Do You Need a Ph.D?
A Ph.D. (Doctor of Philosophy) is not typically required to become a general surgeon. To be a licensed in general surgery, the most common pathway includes:- Bachelor's degree
- Medical degree (M.D. or D.O.)
- General surgery residency (typically 5 years)
- Passing the American Board of Surgery certification exam.
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