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Melissa
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What are the requirements to becoming a pediatrician in Florida?
I've always been interested in helping others, and after some time babysitting I decided I wanted to pursue a career that helps children, and what better than pediatrics?
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Fred Rosenberger
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A pediatrician is a medical doctor. That means:
1) high school degree or equivalent
2) bachelors degree (usually 4 years)
3) medical school (usually 4 years)
4) residency, internships, and maybe fellowships (this is where my knowledge start to fade) I think these can be another 3-10 years, depending on specialties and sub-specialties. However, at this point you are a doctor and can start getting paid - you just have to work under the supervision of another doctor.
Somewhere in there, you also have to pass the medical boards for your field.
1) high school degree or equivalent
2) bachelors degree (usually 4 years)
3) medical school (usually 4 years)
4) residency, internships, and maybe fellowships (this is where my knowledge start to fade) I think these can be another 3-10 years, depending on specialties and sub-specialties. However, at this point you are a doctor and can start getting paid - you just have to work under the supervision of another doctor.
Somewhere in there, you also have to pass the medical boards for your field.