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Do any schools specialize specifically in pediatrics?
Or is it just medical school in general #doctor #medicine #healthcare #pediatrics #hospital #hospitals
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Erin’s Answer
No. Generally a student completes college (with premed requirements, but any specialty) and takes the MCAT (standardized entrance examination). After taking the MCAT, they would apply to a medical school. During medical school, the student would decide which specialty they were interested in which could be pediatrics, surgery, etc. After medical school, the 'physician' would complete a residency in that specialty. Residency is when you practice medicine under a supervising attending. The residency would last 3-5 years depending on which was chosen. After completion of residency, the physician can practice alone.
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Richard’s Answer
Medical school is the same for all MDs.
After medical school each doctor chooses a residency. The 3 years of pediatric residency would be the time for learning the special skills required for pediatrics.
After medical school each doctor chooses a residency. The 3 years of pediatric residency would be the time for learning the special skills required for pediatrics.