Does anyone know information on pediatricians and becoming one?
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Here's a website that you can research the information you are looking for...\n\nhttp://www.bls.gov/oco/
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What has his pediatrician said about his condition?
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Pediatric Nurse, you can work in a hospital with the newborns. I had considered it when I was thinking about a career.
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I'm not one, but I've heard it takes lots of hard work and studying to become one.  They also make TONS of money but remember, it's your responsibility to make sure people wake up after surgery, so it may be a stressful job.  Good luck.
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A developmental pediatrician is a doctor who specializes in problems developed in a baby while he or she was in the womb.
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As a parent of children with chronic health care needs, I was approached about being part of a program called "Family Faculty."  It is designed for residents, but the idea is this:  Doctors learn from people who deal with the medical world in a real-life day to day basis.  In our case, that is pretty much our life.\n\nIf you are serious about becoming a physician, you should hang out with people who can help you be the best physician you can possibly be... patients.  I would try to hook up with the Child Life Specialists at your local hospital and see if you can volunteer as part of the team.  Or, volunteer at the local Adult Day Care.  Or, try going to the Social Services Department and asking them if there is a way you could participate in improving patient life while you are pre-pre med.\n\nSeriously, you could really improve your vision and your patient understanding by being with those people you hope to one day help.\n\nGood luck.  I really hope you dig in and find something that inspires you.  I wish you the best in your educational pursuits.
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in undergrad, you will need to take chemistry (organic and inorganic), biology, physics, calculus, and english (among other classes).  after this you will have to apply to medical school.  once you get into medical school, you will have to take a range of general classes before you can begin specializing in pediatrics.  you will then do your residency in pediatrics.
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If you want to become a medical doctor you need to get a bachelor's degree first, then you apply to medical school and get a doctor of medicine degree.\n\n\nHere are some websites that tell you all about the process:\nhttp://www.mommd.com/becomingaphysician.shtml\n\nhttp://www.drtracey.net/becomingMD.html
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I would contact your family doctor, he will know someone who can help you. also i would look into any schools in your area that offer that tech course, and interview a teacher and or student, on how hard it is to become one
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You have to answer that question yourself, it's your decision.  But here are some things to think about:\n\n1)  High School Medical classes are fairly easy, but college Medical Classes are very difficult.  You have to work with corpses and such even if you aren't going to do "serious" operations.  \n\n2)  A's and B's in AP classes are great, but it's recommended that you have straight A's if you want to be a pediatrician.  (Although A's and B's might get you another good job in the medical industry, such as a massage therapist or a pharmacist)\n\n3)  Being a pediatrician is difficult because children aren't able to diagnose themselves.  Ex:  \nDoctor: Hello Jimmy, what did you say was wrong?\nJimmy:  My stomache is owwy and I keep pooping!  (Referring to a stomache flu)\n\nThe extra years spent in college are the last thing I would worry about.  If you really want to be a pediatrician, it is well worth it.
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What kinds of Nurse Practitioners are there?\n\nThe following are generally recognized (or certified) nurse practitioner specialties: Family NPs, Pediatric NPs, Adult NPs, Geriatric NPs, Women's Health Care NPs, Neonatal NPs, Acute Care NPs, Occupational Health NPs, Certified Nurse Midwives, and Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists.\nHow much schooling is required to become an NP?\n\nBecoming an NP generally requires a Master's Degree in Nursing. Normally, someone who wants to be an NP will first attend an undergraduate school of nursing, where they will be awarded a Baccalaureate degree in nursing, and also obtain licensure as a registered nurse. They then generally work for a period of two or more years prior to their entry into an NP program. The NP program itself will vary in length from 1-2 academic years, depending on the nature of the program and the school which is chosen.\nDo I have to go to Nursing School first?\n\nThere are some programs available for individuals who have completed a Baccalaureate degree, but who are not registered nurses. These programs are longer in length than the standard Master's program, result in eligibility for licensure as a registered nurse, and also for eligibility in sitting for the certification boards as an NP. Generally these programs are very selective in which candidates they will take for entry into their programs.\nWhat are job conditions like for NPs?\n\nThe conditions on the job vary based on the type of specialty that the NP practices in. With the exception of Acute Care NP and Neonatal NP, which are usually hospital-based practices, and which may require rotating shifts to provide coverage in the hospital during days, evenings and nights, or which may require being on-call to go into the hospital, the majority of NP positions are ambulatory care positions, where the NP works in an outpatient setting seeing their patients. The settings however, can be quite varied, and may include doing house calls in rural areas to a standard pediatric or family practice office, such as most of us are familiar with.\nWhat are the possible pros and cons of this job?\n\nTo quote Margaret Fitzgerald, "Welcome to the best job on earth!" Being an NP is a wonderful opportunity to help individuals achieve their optimal potential health. The job is diverse, ever-challenging, and ever-changing. The cons: the job is diverse, ever-challenging, and ever-changing. The level of stress, especially for novice clinicians, can be very high, as a decision which you make may significantly impact a person's health and well-being. This can result in continuing high levels of anxiety. It is a position which requires a great deal of autonomy, decision-making ability, logical reasoning, and the ability to reach a conclusion on what to do under what may be difficult circumstances.
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You want to pursue a career in pediatric neurology - to become a pediatric neurologist.
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Depends on the specialty. But pediatricians actually make the LEAST amount out of any specialty.\n\nThink ~$80k, compare that to an orthopedic surgeon who can make $300k starting.
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In America the process would be college(4 years), Med school(4 years) , then a Dermatology residency(3 years).\n\nDerm is always one of the most competitive residencies to get a spot in, so you'll have to work very hard, and be top of your classes.\n\nIt often helps to find a Dermatologist in your area and ask if you can work/volunteer in their office. That will get you some real experience seeing what they actually do day to day. I thought I wanted to be a pediatrician until I spent a day at the office with my cousin. Now I'm much happier as an ER doc.\n\nVolunteering will also help you get a letter of recommendation from the doc you work with, which is very helpful applying for Med school and residency.\n\nGood luck!
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=the first place I would start is by talking with your pediatrician who is mos familiar with our, your, child, and your family situation.  He would be the best resource to steer you in the right direction.  Good luck to both of you.
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Look up pediatricians in your local phonebook and start calling. Most people (in my experience anyway) are happy to talk to you about what they do for a living.
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OK... Let me understand what you're asking...\n\nYou want to become a Medical Doctor, and provide highly skilled medical care to real human beings, and you're seeking advice for important career information on this forum?  \n\nGod help us all if this fool ever gets close to a hospital!