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What steps do I need to take to become a pediatrician?

I'm unsure of the classes I should take on college. #college #career #healthcare #pediatrics #medicine

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Jasmine’s Answer

Any profession in the medical field requires several science courses because you must be knowledgeable on how the human body works. Start with looking into Biology and Anatomy classes. If you are thinking about what to major in for college, start researching Biology and Pre-Med programs at colleges you are interested in.
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Richard’s Answer

In the US, to apply to medical school, you need a bachelor's degree. Any 4-year university should suffice.
Pick a major that interests you so you don't mind devoting a majority of your hours to studying. You will need to get good grades in college in order to apply for medical school. At the medical school I attended, the average GPA is reported to be 3.85, so even one or two B's can hurt your chances of acceptance.
Aside from this, any major is acceptable as long as you complete the prerequisite courses. I chose to major in biochemistry because there was overlap with the premed requirements and I wanted to complete my degree in 3 years.
Typical medical school prerequisites include:
Biology: Lecture – 4 semesters; Lab – 1 semester
General Chemistry: Lecture – 2 semesters; Lab – 1 semester
Organic Chemistry: Lecture – 2 semesters; Lab – 1 semester
Biochemistry: Lecture – 1 semester
General Physics: Lecture – 2 semesters; Lab – 1 semester
Math: Statistics – 1 semester
English: Rhetoric (Composition) and Literature – 2 semesters
Try to find opportunities to pursue research.
Volunteer at your local hospital or low-income clinic. Ask physicians, PAs or other clinical providers if you can shadow them.
During college study for and complete the MCAT. Devote an entire summer to studying for the MCAT and consider paying for a prep course if you can afford it.
My son used MCAT Complete 7-Book Subject Review 2019-2020: Online + Book + 3 Practice Tests (Kaplan Test Prep) Kaplan Test Prep
It was about $140 and he achieved his goal score.
Apply to medical schools during your last year of college.
Medical school takes 4 years to complete.
After medical school pediatricians complete a 3 year residency for additional training.
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Willy’s Answer

Yes I agree with the school counselor’s answer on your question that you need to know more about the human body, how it functions , what the different parts of the human body does. Also, if you want to be a pediatrician, you need to know more about infants, toddlers and adolescents and their physical, mental and emotional development when you become a pediatrician. Start on you plan for college that deals with science, biology, anatomy. There are a lot of courses that you can take prior to entering medicine. Start on searching for courses that are prerequisites for entering to medical school is the first step for you. Good luck on your future career !
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