How do you become a psychiatrist?

Answer by  tina54 (200)

Through a lot of schooling, hard work and dedication you can become a psychiatrist. With a minimum of four years each of the following: College, medical school, and lastly psychiatry residence training. Taking a lot of science classes in high school won't hurt either.

Answer by  Melissa101010 (4405)

In order to become a psychiatrist you will need a college education and special training for that field. If you are really interested you might try being a summer camp counsler to get your foot in the door.

Answer by  SallyJ64 (3121)

A psychiatrist is actually a type of medical doctor. They can prescribe medications. You'll have to get your undergraduate degree and then go to medical school.

Answer by  Lisa6938 (485)

A psychiatrist is a medical doctor, and must complete all the phases of study that a regular medical doctor does. This includes completion of medical school, passing of medical Board tests and residency studies at a hospital.

Answer by  John (9008)

Psychiatrists are medical doctors. You need to complete college and medical school, which take four years each. After that, you must complete a residency in psychiatry.

Answer by  elynne (1153)

You would need to complete a college degree, then attend medical school. Complete a year of internship and then complete a 4 year residency in psychiatry

Answer by  TheAnswerFairy (2345)

Becoming a psychiatrist is a very long and very difficult process. After high school, you will need to get your bachelor's degree. Take premed courses and then take the MCAT. Next, you will need to be admitted to medical school and attend for 4 years. You need to pass the medical board and then do a 4 year residency.