What major is needed to become a pediatrician?

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? i need to do a report on pediatricians i dont want to be one but i dont know the major it requires

Answer 1

First you'll have to become a regular doctor, then you go back to school to specialize as a pediatrician. You'd have a doctorate in medicine, so there's your major....and maybe minor in something like pharmacology. Best of luck to you.

Answer 2

urrently in Effect Effective Date Adobe PDF
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Addendum to the Program Requirements for Residency Education in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics - Program Requirements for Residency Education in Internal Medicine-Pediatrics.
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Answer 3

Are you in the medical school now or in high school.If in high school then need work hard to get the good grad and apply to college,may need few year in college then looking for medical school.After 4 or more years and obtain an md degree then looking for internship then pediatric residency program,3 or more years in residence program then take pediatric board and be a board certified pediatrician.Be a pediatrician you need to like kids be very patient and observatory because very small kid can't tell you what's wrong with them.Good luck.

Answer 4

Medical Science and then you will need a Medical Degree (Getting your Doctoric) Best of luck.....Take Care,

Answer 5

Electrical Engineering, jk you want to be a kids doctor and dont have a clue...try your guidance counselor or did you drop out too.