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An extensive exam administered by the Association of American Medical Colleges is needed to be passed in order to be excepted into medical school.

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Following residency, students will enter/enroll into these to receive additional training in pediatric subspecialties.
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How many years of school do pediatricians have to attend at the least?

Pediatricians must attend school for at least 11 years-four for undergraduate school, four for medical school, plus three years of clinical placement.

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What is pediatric care?

Pediatric care comes from a pediatrician (a child doctor) who specifically focuses on the health of youth, from infants to young adults. This includes managing the physical health and behavior of a patient, detecting and preventing developmental issues, and generally protecting their wellbeing.

https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/21716-what-is-a-pediatrician 

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When should a child go first to see a pediatrician?

A baby's first visit to the pediatrician's office should be within 48-72 hours since birth.

https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/21716-what-is-a-pediatrician 

200

What are the two most predominant courses students will take during undergraduate college or university before entering medical school?

Biology and organic chemistry are the most common courses taken for pre-medical students.

https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/21716-what-is-a-pediatrician

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During medical school, students take this mandatory step for three years in order to further advance to post-graduate school. This allows for exposure to real-life scenarios and experience in the different fields of medicine.

What is clinical placement/residency?

https://www.lawinsider.com/dictionary/clinical-placement 

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On average, how much do pediatricians make?

The median annual salary for pediatricians across the US is $177,130 as of 2020, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labour Statistics.

https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/21716-what-is-a-pediatrician


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An evaluative exam students take right after medical school in order to legally practice medicine.

What is the United States Medical Licensing Examination?

https://www.sgu.edu/blog/medical/how-to-become-a-pediatrician-a-step-by-step-guide/

200

How many hours do pediatricians work weekly?

On average, pediatricians work about 43 hours a week.

https://work.chron.com/work-conditions-pediatricians-12017.html 


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This is highly recommended for medical students going into pediatrics who need to focus on specific courses. This means taking a major that focuses more in depth on a specific aspect of it.

300

What are the most common courses students take in medical school for becoming a pediatrician?

Taking coursework such as anatomy and physiology is most important to becoming a pediatrician after medical school, as it allows for easy/more efficient diagnosing and physical assessments. 

https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/21716-what-is-a-pediatrician 

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Women make up this percentage of residents in pediatrics.

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What is the role of a pediatrician?

Pediatricians have a wide range of responsibilities, from performing baby-checkups to treating diseases in young patients. It is a pediatrician's job to make sure the youth...


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Other than pediatric care, what other areas of medicine do students in clinical rotation learn about. List four.

Students in clinical rotation will also learn and work in emergency medicine, neurology, psychiatry, and radiology.

https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/21716-what-is-a-pediatrician 

400

What is the GPA minimum requirement for post-secondary students in order to be qualified for medical school for pediatricians in Ontario?

You must have a minimum 3.6/4.0 GPA, according to the Ontario Medical School Application Service (OMSAS).

https://applymd.utoronto.ca/academic-requirements#:~:text=You%20must%20obtain%20a%20minimum,of%203.8%20is%20considered%20competitive

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What are some examples of subspecialties within pediatric care?

Some programs students can take in medical school for an additional 2-6 more years include neonatology, pediatric cardiology, adolescent medicine, child abuse, and pediatric surgery. 

https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/21716-what-is-a-pediatrician 

400

The concentration of pediatricians is highest in this metro area.

400

What are the three most important transferable skills needed for pediatricians?

As a pediatrician, its is required you have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, time-management and patience during family-interaction, and strong analytical and problem-solving ability.

https://ca.indeed.com/hire/job-description/pediatrician


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What is typically the hardest part about being a pediatrician?

Unlike many guesses, the hardest part of being a pediatrician is not to do with the work side of things-the hardest part is usually the mental aspect of the job. Seeing children suffering is a hard sight to see, and as a pediatrician, you have to be very stable in that sense.

https://pedsofplainview.com/what-are-the-challenges-of-a-pediatrician/ 

500

What percentage of students actually major in medicine in order to become a pediatrician?

40% of pediatricians majored in medicine during their post-secondary university/college years. The rest majored in either more obscure fields or some other common ones, such as Nursing.

https://www.zippia.com/pediatrician-jobs/education/ 

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An accomplishment given to you after completing a three-year residency and taking an additional exam from the American Board of Pediatrics.

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According to MCAT scores, this university has the #1 best pediatrics program to enroll at in the world.

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What are the three most commonly used skills as a pediatrician?

As a pediatrician, you use your knowledge in the diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation process of a certain patient's medical problem, qualification for prescribing medication and treatment, and fast and accurate performance of completing correct documentation of a patient the most during work.

https://ca.indeed.com/hire/job-description/pediatrician


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What are some subspecialties in the pediatric field that pediatricians can take if they choose they're interested in it?

Pediatricians can also work in the field of oncology, cardiology, neonatal care, and endocrinology. 

https://careers.alot.com/career-paths/pros-and-cons-of-being-a-pediatrician---13834