I want to be a pediatrician...but before i decide...what are some things i should know about it? What classes do i have to take? What are the benefits and what are the downsides to it? How many years of university? What classes should i take to my advantage for highschool?
2006-09-09 13:30:48 · 4 answers · asked by blah 3 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
Oh yeah...does the job pay well??? or does your paycheck go up over time and experience?
2006-09-09 13:59:34 · update #1
What a good question! In high school, you can prepare by taking math, biology, chemistry, physics, biochemistry, anatomy and keep your grades up. Then you will need more of these courses in a four-year university. Upon graduation, you can apply to medical school (another 4 years), followed by a one-year internship and one-year residency. To specialize, you take additional training (up to four more years). I recommend you speak with a few pediatricians in your area and ask them more questions. Best wishes.
2006-09-09 13:36:37 · answer #1 · answered by Rhonda 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
High school experiance only applies for admittance to a large university. You can go to comm. or junior college in you area and take all the prerequisites there. you will need chem 1+2, biology1+2,chem1+2, and phy1+2. Those classes are basic prerequisites for admission into medical scholl. Take to an acedemic advisor. The pay is better in other areas of practice, you really hace to love children to work for the little pay.
2006-09-09 13:34:28 · answer #2 · answered by yummymummy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, you will need to follow a pre-med track when in college. That will mean a year of each of the following: introductory/inorganic chemistry, organic chemistry, introductory physics, introductory biology, calculus, and some English. There may be other requirements as well, but hopefully you will satisfy them by fulfilling the gerneral education requirements at your college. Also, more chemistry and biology electives (like microbiology, biochemistry, anatomy and physiology, physical chemistry, etc) would be very helpful.
After you finish your four years of college, you will spend four years in Medical School (at least, that's what I know for the U.S.) Then you'll have to complete a residency at the hospital in your area of specialization (here, pediatrics) which could take a lot of time.
As far as high school goes, make sure you take biology, chemistry, and physics in high school. Take them honors if possible, and if your high school allows you to take AP, IB, or college classes when in high school, take advantage of any opportunity to take college-level biology and/or chemistry. If your high school has any classes like anatomy and physiology or biochemistry, take them if possible. Also, make sure you take at least four years of math (through pre-calculus and trigonometry), and try to take a calculus course if possible. And take four years of English (as you will need to communicate well as a doctor), honors level and later on, college level, if possible. Remember that science, math, and English are essential.
And yes, the job pays very well. Expect to get at least about $100,000 a year in today's money. But it may not pay as well as other medical specialties.
2006-09-09 14:16:27 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
One benifit is that you know that you are helping children survive everyday, and making a direct impact on someones life. The downside is, when it comes to giving a shot, they are often wont cooperate, and kick and scream to the point where you arent able to hand out the shot
2006-09-09 13:33:17 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋