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How many years of school does it take to become an pediatrician ?
Because I think this will be my future job #health #pediatrician #pediatrics #medicine #healthcare #hospital-and-health-care #college
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Richard’s Answer
All specialties require 4 years of college and 4 years of medical school. Next follows residency.
Pediatrics is a 3-year residency
Pediatrics is a 3-year residency
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Valerie’s Answer
Hi De'Asia,
To become a pediatrician, you will do 4 years in college, then 4 years in medical school, and then 3 years of a residency. This will be the bare minimum to become a pediatrician. If this seems like a lot of schooling, there are lots of other ways you can help children in a healthcare setting. My friend is a nurse at CHOP, so she only works with children. You can also be a Nurse Practioner or physician assistant. Otherwise, I think the schooling is worth it if you really want to be a pediatrician.
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To become a pediatrician, you will do 4 years in college, then 4 years in medical school, and then 3 years of a residency. This will be the bare minimum to become a pediatrician. If this seems like a lot of schooling, there are lots of other ways you can help children in a healthcare setting. My friend is a nurse at CHOP, so she only works with children. You can also be a Nurse Practioner or physician assistant. Otherwise, I think the schooling is worth it if you really want to be a pediatrician.
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Abby’s Answer, CareerVillage.org Team
Hi De'Asia! I think your question was answered here: https://www.careervillage.org/questions/4468/how-many-years-of-school-does-it-take-to-become-a-pediatrician