I'm interested in becoming a pediatrician and want to know how many years beyond my bachelors degree I will need. Do you first become an MD and then go to school longer to be a specialist- like a pediatrician? I'm just finishing my masters degree in music education and have realized I am tired of all of the teaching drama and poor pay... please help.
2007-11-18 15:43:03 · 7 answers · asked by s e 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
I have taken the necessary course work- I just want to know what you need AFTER a degree. Unless you are a music ed major, don't comment on something you don't know about. Thanks!
2007-11-18 16:00:58 · update #1
Do you get any pay during your residency?
2007-11-18 16:01:49 · update #2
Above correct, med school is 4 years, pediatric residency is 3 years (in a pediatric hospital). You do get paid and it does increase each year, but its not a huge amount, but you can live on it. Pediatrics is actually not really considered a specialty--along with family practice & (often )OB GYN its considered a core general practice. There are pediatric specialists for example a pediatric nephrologist, a pediatric pulmonolgist, and adolescent specialist etc. These require a fellowship after the pediatric residency. Good luck!
2007-11-18 16:28:31 · answer #1 · answered by Diane A 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Medical school takes four years, and then you need to do a residency in order to become a specialist, probably another four years or so beyond that. It also seems likely that you would have to do some coursework before you can take the MCATs, since most people getting degrees in music education haven't taken the pre-med science curriculum.
2007-11-18 15:48:04 · answer #2 · answered by neniaf 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The MCAT is very difficult and unless you've taken the science classes, you may struggle with it greatly. To better prepare you can take prep courses that are usually great if you do not have the medical background most applicants have. Also, depending on your specialization and area in which you live, residency will vary. You do get paid during this time and you will probably make what you make as a teacher if not less. If this is a goal of yours, I say go for it and do whatever you need to do in order to achieve just that.
2007-11-18 16:10:33 · answer #3 · answered by wssuram 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
4 yrs med school after college. then on to peds residency which is another 3 yrs. residency is more like on the job training, you have to study and read alot as well, but on your own-not in classroom. you will get paid in residency, somewhere around 40,000 ball park figure. If you took all the prereqs some time ago, I would highly recommend a review course and tons of practice tests for the MCAT
2007-11-18 16:27:57 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Med school actually only lasts 4 years and then you have 4 years of working in like a clinic (forgot name), you'll be earning money then. UF isn't really that great of a medical school but if you wish to go there by god go ahead. Also a year of med school costs more than a year of your undergrad.
2016-05-24 03:37:11 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have four years of medical school, and then 3-5 years of your residency in whatever field you choose. It depends upon the program and hospital that you're in, but I believe that a typical pediatric residency is 4 years. Hope this helps.
2007-11-18 16:00:50 · answer #6 · answered by zzamama 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
4 years of med school then 4+ of residency...8 years total. Your starting from the bottom a total of 13 years
2007-11-18 16:41:36 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋