How Long Does it Take to Become a Psychiatrist?

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Psychiatrists spend their days diagnosing and treating mental illnesses and disorders. Psychiatrists enjoy making a difference in the lives of others by easing their pain and suffering. Before entering medical school, a person has to complete four years of undergraduate school. Getting into medical school is extremely competitive and only students with the best of the best grades get accepted. Medical school lasts about four years. After that, a person has to complete a residency in psychiatry, which lasts anywhere from three to six years. But before you commit to any program or school, we recommend researching and comparing numerous sources.