Duration of Residency programs

[kyle_fater]

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Hey, I'm just now starting to think of going to medical school. I'm just curious how long the various residency program last. I'm specifically thinking of general surgery, orthopedic surgery, or maybe anesthesia - but i'm keeping my options open and therefore would like to hear about the other options as well and how long they last. Thanks for your help.

 

[spyyder]

this might be a good place to start

http://residency.wustl.edu/

 

[MedWiz]

Hey, I'm just now starting to think of going to medical school. I'm just curious how long the various residency program last. I'm specifically thinking of general surgery, orthopedic surgery, or maybe anesthesia - but i'm keeping my options open and therefore would like to hear about the other options as well and how long they last. Thanks for your help.

Also, pretty much all sub forums here have at least one sticky thread called "FAQ", which contains answers to questions such as yours.

HTH

 

[Gfunk6]

3 years
Emergency Medicine (~75% of programs)
Family Practice
Internal Medicine
Pediatrics

4 years
Anesthesiology
Dermatology
Emergency Medicine (~25% of programs)
Neurology
Ob/Gyn
Opthomalogy
Pathology
PM&R
Psychiatry

5 years
Diagnostic Radiology
General Surgery
Orthopedic Surgery
Otolaryngology
Radiation Oncology
Urology

6 years
Plastic Surgery (Integrated)

7 years
Neurosurgery

1. The above are generally accepted for most programs but are not iron clad. Some programs require 1-2 years of research.

2. Programs that are 4 or more years generally require that you do a preliminary year in medicine or surgery or a transitional year -- these are included in the list.