How to Become a Gastroenterologist

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Enter a pre-med program for your undergraduate degree.. Complete volunteer work to improve your med school application.. Get a competitive score on the MCAT.

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1

Enter a pre-med program for your undergraduate degree.

Step 1

Enter a pre-med program for your undergraduate degree.

2

Complete volunteer work to improve your med school application.

Step 2

Complete volunteer work to improve your med school application.

3

Get a competitive score on the MCAT.

Step 3

Get a competitive score on the MCAT.

4

Enroll in an accredited medical school.

Step 4

Enroll in an accredited medical school.

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Take elective courses in internal medicine during medical school.

Step 5

Take elective courses in internal medicine during medical school.

6

Find a residency program that specializes in gastroenterology.

Step 6

Find a residency program that specializes in gastroenterology.

7

Complete a 3-year residency in gastroenterology.

Step 7

Complete a 3-year residency in gastroenterology.

8

Enroll in a fellowship for gastroenterology.

Step 8

Enroll in a fellowship for gastroenterology.

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Take the licensing exam from the American Board of Internal Medicine.

Step 9

Take the licensing exam from the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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Join professional organizations to build your network.

Step 10

Join professional organizations to build your network.

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Find a job by searching professional organization websites.

Step 11

Find a job by searching professional organization websites.

12

Speak about your residency and fellowship work during your interview.

Step 12

Speak about your residency and fellowship work during your interview.

13

Maintain your certification from the ABIM by earning points.

Step 13

Maintain your certification from the ABIM by earning points.

14

Attend annual meetings and conferences to stay up to date.

Step 14

Attend annual meetings and conferences to stay up to date.

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