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How Long Do Obstetricians Need to Go to School?

Women rely on the care of obstetricians for many things. Obstetricians are especially skilled in matters of birth control, fertility and pregnancy. Becoming an obstetrician requires a long educational road, involving over 10 years of schooling and training.

  1. Pre-Medical School

    • After high school, most students interested in becoming obstetricians go on to earn a Bachelor of Science degree, although some schools may accept a Bachelor of Arts Degree. With good grades, students have the possibility of being accepted into certain medical schools after two years of studying at the undergraduate level, according to the website Schools in the USA.

    Medical School and Interning

    • To become an obstetrician, four years of medical school is needed. A one year internship must also be completed.

    Residency Graduate Education

    • After successfully completing medical school and interning, a student is able to enter the residency graduate education in obstetrics, which consists of on the job training. This takes about four to six years to complete.

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