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how many years does it take a to be a pediatrician

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Patricia it could take up to 12 years post high school education to become a pediatrician: 4-years in college to get an undergraduate degree, 4-years in medical school, and 4-years of residencs.

All physicians, no matter their specialty, must obtain a bachelor's degree followed by a 4-year medical degree. Generally, aspiring doctors can earn a bachelor's degree in any field, but must have plenty of coursework in biology, physics, math, chemistry, and English. Medical schools are usually competitive and train students in topics of anatomy, medical ethics, biochemistry, pharmacology, and more. The program generally concludes with medical rotations to allow students to experience different specialties within the field, such as pediatrics. After completing medical school, students must enter a residency program. For aspiring pediatricians, this residency program must be in pediatrics and may last about 3 to 4 years. Commonly, these residencies take place in a hospital and provide students with invaluable hands-on learning experiences.

While some pediatricians work in hospital settings, many operate their own practice with one or more additional pediatricians. Partnering with other physicians can give each doctor flexibility for time off, etc. Despite this flexibility, all doctors (pediatricians included) must typically work long hours on occasion, particularly if one of their patients is undergoing a difficult procedure or treatment. Under normal circumstances, you may be working typical office hours alongside other physicians. However, most of your training and residency will demand long and unstable schedules. Medical emergencies do not have “business hours,” and you may be expected to respond to a medical emergency involving your patient.

Hope this was helpful Patricia
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Madiha’s Answer

it could take up to12 years
4-years in college to get an undergraduate degree, 4-years in medical school, and 4-years of residencs.
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Yasemin’s Answer

Hi Patricia! I agree with the previous response! I would just like to add that during residency you get paid, as you are a doctor in training. Therefore schooling after high school is about 8 years (4 years undergrad + 4 years medical school).The first 2 years of medical school are bookwork while the rest of the 2 years are clinical, in that you do rotations among different electives such as surgery, primary care, OB/Gyn and pediatrics as well. You begin to branch off into an elective of your choice around your 4th year of medical school and then apply for residency in pediatrics that last year as well. To be considered for residency you go through a series of interviews among the different hospitals you apply to and then you wait for a match with a hospital after a decision has been made upon the admissions committee.

I hope this helps!
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Steve’s Answer

Hi Patricia,

It will take at least 12 years of post high school education to become a pediatrician. Suggest you check various medical school and residency programs online to obtain an exact path, although you will be subject to future "matching" constraints.

Potential Plan:

* 4-years in college to get an undergraduate degree
* 4-years in medical school
* 3-4 years of residency
* 1 or more years of Fellowship in the specific area of expertise

Work hard, study hard if you select this journey!
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