Becoming a Medical Doctor requires many years of preparation. The terms MD and physician specifically refer to a Medical Doctor. Entry into medical school is quite competitive. Medical school training generally lasts four years.
Canadian programs are three years.
The first two years of medical school focus mainly on the basic sciences. Upon graduating from medical school the student receives a Doctorate of Medicine Degree. The answer is usually yes . Medical school has laid a foundation of both basic science and clinical knowledge for the new Doctor. A license to practice medicine must first be obtained.