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The Path to Becoming a Pediatrician: Responsibilities, Training, and Rewards

Pursuing a career as a pediatrician involves extensive training and a passion for working with children. In addition to excellent pay—averaging $175,000 to over $250,000 for experienced professionals—pediatricians play a vital role in children's health by providing medical care, administering vaccinations, and addressing emotional challenges. The journey includes completing high school with a strong foundation in science and mathematics, earning a bachelor's degree, attending medical school, and passing a state licensing exam, followed by a three-year residency. Despite long hours, the growing demand for pediatricians makes it a fulfilling career.

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The Path to Becoming a Pediatrician: Responsibilities, Training, and Rewards

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  1. Pediatricians By: LexieSchuebel

  2. Choosing The Job Working with kids Good pay Long school Safe Fun

  3. A Lot of Responsibility Provide heath care to kids/adolescents Vaccinate kids Refer emotionally damaged kids Talking to parents

  4. High school Courses English & foreign language Many Science courses Advanced Math courses

  5. After High School Complete bachelor's degree Graduate medical school Complete internship Pass a state licensing exam 3 year pediatric residency Additional exams

  6. Career Advancements Special training More school Specializing in certain areas

  7. Related Jobs Prenital Nurse Pediatric Nurse Family Doctor

  8. Technology • Variety of equipment • Such as: • Thermometer • Stethoscope • Reflex Hammer

  9. Salary

  10. Salary Average Pediatrician: Starting-175,000 Experienced-250,000+ Varies with: Reputation Experience

  11. Working Hours 50-60 hours a week Most nights and weekends On call often $80.00+

  12. Disadvantages Long hours On call often Expensive to pursue Good grades in school Low starting pay of other doctors

  13. Advantages Good pay People need doctors (Growth 23.1%) Can do it anywhere Work with people Safe working environment New things everyday

  14. Other Facts Most employed at: Doctor’s offices Hospitals Federal, state and local government agencies 12% self employed

  15. Where Did it Come From? After the plague Early 14th century Children became focus

  16. Works Cited Ann, Carole. “What Equipment do Pediatricians Use?” Ehow. Demand Media Inc, 2012. Web. 14 May 2012. “PediatCareers in Focus: Physicians. New York: Ferguson, 2006. Print. ricians.” iseekcareers. N.P. N.D. Web. 17 May 2012.

  17. Works Cited “Pediatrics Salaries.” Mommd.Mommd, 2012. Web. 14 May 2012.

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