How much does it cost to become a doctor?

Becoming a standard attending physician typically takes about 11 years of training, meaning you're usually around 30 years old before you can become one (with quite a few exams along the way). Before attaining attending status, monthly income in many places is under 3,000 yuan—even in Shanghai, this situation still exists.

Of course, you need to maintain a regular lifestyle. Many standardized residency trainees fail to secure employment after completing their training due to not meeting the health examination requirements.

Starting salary as low as 1,600 yuan! An in-depth look at doctors' incomes→

2024 Attending Physician Exam Requirements (Including Residency Enrollment Requirements for Attending Physician Exams)

Studying medicine for 8 years but unable to practice—many people are unaware of this pitfall