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How severe is the road to becoming a pediatrician?

I've always wanted to become a pediatrician and I would like to know how tough the road is to becoming one. #pediatrics #pediatrican #healthcare

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Abby’s Answer, CareerVillage.org Team

Hi Samantha! I’m sorry no one’s answered your question yet. We're working hard to get it answered by Professionals with the best insights, but in the meantime I've included a couple links to relevant Q&A here on CareerVillage.org that should be super helpful for you to read through.


Michelle asked: Does it really take 13 years to become a pediatrician?, and one of the Pros who answered it said:


It may not take 13 years to become a pediatrician but it does take some time. After high school, you will want to go to college and be a premed major. Earning your bachelor's degree will probably take about 4 years. After you earn your undergraduate degree, you will apply for (and ideally attend) medical school - another 4 years. After you graduate from medical school, you will go into a residency. These take about 3 or 4 years to complete and you are still technically a student BUT you will start earning a pay check. At this point, you are looking at about 12 years of school but 3 of them - you are also a working professional...


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Good luck! 

Abby 

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Sheila’s Answer

Hi Samantha:
My son recently graduated from medical school and is now a Resident Pediatrician. Here are some key steps he took on his journey that may be of importance to you. . .
1) Make high scores on the SAT & ACT exams
2) Select a college/university that offers at least "Biological Science" (you don't have to major in Pre-Med)
3) Score well on the MCAT (Medical College Admissions Test) exam the "first time"
4) Apply to "all" the medical schools of interest
5 a) 4 years of Medical School
5 b) Find an Internship (paid or volunteer) over a summer
5 c) DO NOT limit yourself to where you would like to get residency Matched
6 a) 3 to 4 years of Residency
6 b) Fellowship is 3 to 4 years

I wish you much success on your journey. Good luck to you!

~ Sheila
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