Is it expensive to become a pediatrician?

Hi Jocelyn

While I have not recruited for Pediatricians (and obviously I am not one myself) I have found that the best way to find out about any career is to go online and ask. I used Google and here is some of what I have found.

The median four-year cost of medical school (including expenses and books) was $278,455 for private schools, and $207,866 for public schools in 2013 according to the Association of American Medical Colleges.

Is Medical School Worth it Financially? – BestMedicalDegrees.com

https://www.bestmedicaldegrees.com/is-medical-school-worth-it-financially/

How many years do you have to go to school to be a pediatrician?

Of course, you aren't a pediatrician after your six to eight years of college and medical school. To complete your training and become a pediatrician, you also after to complete: One year of a pediatrics internship. Two years of a pediatrics residency.

Article How Long Do Pediatricians Go to School? - Verywell Health

https://www.verywellhealth.com/years-of-school-to-become-a-pediatrician-2633254

Hope this helps get you started. Feel free to reach out again. Best of luck.

Carol

Hello Jocelyn: To become a Pediatrician or any type of medical doctor is expensive. The previous Professional have provided comments on some very good links for you to research.

I'd like to provide you with first hand experience from a Mom's perspective who has a son in their second year residency as a Pediatrician; and has a nephew in his second year of medical school. The costs are extremely astronomical. You need to be very sure that this is the path you want to go down because you will get in debt for a very long time starting "early".

This is a true story about my Nephew.  .  . When he graduated from college he was kind of on the fence about going to medical school to become a Dermatologist, and wasn't for sure 100% that is what he wanted to do. So my sister told him "SON!!!!! You better be sure this is the path you want to go down because you WILL BE IN DEBT for a long time". So he decided to take that leap on the medical path journey. He is now a second year medical school student.

If you need further confirmation, I'd suggest that you talk to your primary care physician. They are a good resource you have access to directly. 

I wish you much success on your journey to become a Pediatrician. The benefits are rewarding.

Best of Luck to You!