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  • What it takes to become a physician [podcast]

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      September 9, 2011 at 10:00 am
      Austin Frakt

    This week, we discuss what’s actually involved in becoming a physician. From college, to medical school, to residency and beyond, we’ll detail exactly how you get there, and how much it costs.

    Related posts include:

    • Doctors as martyrs
    • How to make doctors miserable people (now with data!)
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    • Residency, salary, and primary care doctors
    • Residency, salary, and primary care doctors – ctd.
    and, one of Aaron’s most-read posts, Health care from the heart – my response.

    You’ll find other podcasts and podcast subscription info in our podcast archive.

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      debt, education, physicians, quality of life
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    • by Floccina on September 9th, 2011 at 16:25

      We really need to make it easier to become a Doctor in the USA.

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