What major should a people choose to become a "general practitioner"?
I'm translating Vietnamese majors into English and there is a major in Vietnamese that students will become a general practitioner. I'm wondering which major they have to choose if they want to become a general practitioner in the US or UK.

Thank you very much!

Question

What major should a people choose to become a "general practitioner"?
I'm translating Vietnamese majors into English and there is a major in Vietnamese that students will become a general practitioner. I'm wondering which major they have to choose if they want to become a general practitioner in the US or UK.

Thank you very much!

Answer

In the UK, they have to major in medicine (take a degree in medicine). They then spend some time working in hospitals before they decide on their area of medical specialisation, one of which can be general practice.