What do you major in college to become a neonatologist?

Answer 1

* High school - 4 years * College degree - usually 4 years * Medical school - 4 years * Pediatric internship and residency - 3 years. * Neonatology fellowship - 3 years Taken from the site I added in links.

Answer 2

You will have to go to college/university (4 years of school, take any classes/major you want but at least take pre-med requirements such at Chemistry, Biology, Physics), then go to medical school (4 years, classes are standardized in the US), then do a Pediatric residency (3 years, curriculum standard in the US), then do a Neonatology fellowship (3 years, curriculum standard in the US, includes 2 years of research), and then you can become a neonatologist. At various stages of your training you will need to pass: the MCAT exam (to enter medical school), the USMLE steps 1-3 (to graduate medical schhol, to graduate residency and obtain your medical license), the Pediatric board exam (to certify as a pediatrician and be eligible for the Neonatology boards) and the Neonatology board exam to be fully certified in the US

Answer 3

You need 4 Yr. Undergrad, 4 Yr. Med School, 3 Yr. Pediatric Fellowship, and 3 Yr. Neonatal Fellowship!

Go check the website that is strictly dedicated to neonatology out for yourself, you'll find some beneficial information!

Answer 4

There are no particular courses or majors that you need to have in order to become a neonatologist, other than the basic ones required to start medical school.

I would advise taking science and math classes, since they will help you to think analytically. And I would suggest you taking classes you like since it is your GPA and MCAT score more than anything else that will get you into medical school.

Answer 5

A neonatologist is a physician with a specialty neonatology. The field deals with the diseases and care of newborns (referred to a neonatal medicine). Thus, an individual who wishes to practice in this field must be a licensed physician with a medical degree such as the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.), Doctor of Medicine (M.D.), or Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB or MBBS).

Answer 6

To become a neonatologist, you must first graduate from a 4 year university, then graduate from medical school which is another 4 years, then complete a 3 year residency in pediatrics, and then complete a 3 year fellowship in neonatology.

Answer 7

There are no particular courses or majors that you need to have in order to become a neonatologist, other than the basic ones required to start medical school.

I would advise taking science and math classes, since they will help you to think analytically. And I would suggest you taking classes you like since it is your GPA and MCAT score more than anything else that will get you into medical school.

Answer 8

First, there is no such thing as a degree in pre-med. It is a curriculum layout or sometimes referred to as a tract, which prepares students who intend to seek admission to medical schools. It includes activities such as prerequisite coursework, clinical experience, volunteer activities, and research.

While many individuals who pursue a career as a physician major in biology at the undergraduate level, many others come from a variety of other educational backgrounds. You should meet with a career counselor at the college or university you attend for what options exist for you. The important issue is acquiring the appropriate prerequisites required for medical school. The student should have a strong background in the following areas.

• Biology (cell biology, biology of the organism)
• Chemistry (inorganic, organic)
• Physics
• Communication (written and oral)
• Higher level math's
• Computer literacy
• Development of good critical thinking skills.

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Answer 9

Around 14 years

After high school,

4 yrs of College

4 yrs of Medical school

3 yrs of Pediatric residency

3 yrs subspecialty neonatal training