What classes should you take in high school if you want to be a pediatrician?

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Child Development, English, Health, Any Language, Maths with Calculus, Statistics & Modelling, Take some music lessons (So you can cheer them up with music) Biology, Chemistry and Physics

AnswerEnglish, math, biology, chemistry and any other sciences they may offer. Also, check with the college that you wish to attend to see what their requirements are. Good luck and God Bless:)AnswerContact the college that you wish to attend. They have a list of required courses that you need to take while in high school. Good luck and God Bless:)AnswerA peditrician is a M.D.(doctor/physician) that specializes in the area of treating children. Most premedical college students major in biology. Although you dont absolutely need to take anything in high school in order to be a pediatrician it would be a good idea to get a jump start by taking advanced biology and chemistry classes.AnswerIf it is available at your school it may be a good idea to take Pre-Childhood Education.

Answer 2

The common path to practicing as a physician requires 8 years of education beyond high school and 3 to 8 additional years of internship and residency. All States, the District of Columbia, and U.S. territories license physicians. Education and training. Formal education and training requirements for physicians are among the most demanding of any occupation-4 years of undergraduate school, 4 years of medical school, and 3 to 8 years of internship and residency, depending on the specialty selected. A few medical schools offer combined undergraduate and medical school programs that last 6 years rather than the customary 8 years. Premedical students must complete undergraduate work in physics, Biology, mathematics, English, and inorganic and organic chemistry. Students also take courses in the humanities and the Social Sciences. Some students volunteer at local hospitals or clinics to gain practical experience in the health professions. The minimum educational requirement for entry into medical school is 3 years of college; most applicants, however, have at least a bachelor's degree, and many have advanced degrees. There are 146 medical schools in the United States-126 teach allopathic medicine and award a Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) degree; 20 teach osteopathic medicine and award the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) degree. Acceptance to medical school is highly competitive. Applicants must submit transcripts, scores from the Medical College Admission Test, and letters of recommendation. Schools also consider an applicant's character, personality, leadership qualities, and participation in extracurricular activities. Most schools require an interview with members of the admissions committee. Students spend most of the first 2 years of medical school in laboratories and classrooms, taking courses such as anatomy, biochemistry, physiology, pharmacology, psychology, microbiology, pathology, medical ethics, and laws governing medicine. They also learn to take medical histories, examine patients, and diagnose illnesses. During their last 2 years, students work with patients under the supervision of experienced physicians in hospitals and clinics, learning acute, chronic, preventive, and rehabilitative care. Through rotations in internal medicine, family practice, obstetrics and gynecology, pediatrics, psychiatry, and surgery, they gain experience in the diagnosis and treatment of illness. Following medical school, almost all M.D.s enter a residency-graduate medical education in a specialty that takes the form of paid on-the-job training, usually in a hospital. Most D.O.s serve a 12-month rotating internship after graduation and before entering a residency, which may last 2 to 6 years. A physician's training is costly. According to the Association of American Medical Colleges, in 2004 more than 80 percent of medical school graduates were in debt for educational expenses. Licensure and certification. All States, the District of Columbia, and U.S. territories license physicians. To be licensed, physicians must graduate from an accredited medical school, pass a licensing examination, and complete 1 to 7 years of graduate medical education. Although physicians licensed in one State usually can get a license to practice in another without further examination, some States limit reciprocity. Graduates of foreign medical schools generally can qualify for licensure after passing an examination and completing a U.S. residency. M.D.s and D.O.s seeking board certification in a specialty may spend up to 7 years in residency training, depending on the specialty. A final examination immediately after residency or after 1 or 2 years of practice also is necessary for certification by a member board of the American Board of Medical Specialists (ABMS) or the American Osteopathic Association (AOA). The ABMS represents 24 boards related to medical specialties ranging from allergy and immunology to urology. The AOA has approved 18 specialty boards, ranging from anesthesiology to surgery. For certification in a subspecialty, physicians usually need another 1 to 2 years of residency. Other qualifications. People who wish to become physicians must have a desire to serve patients, be self-motivated, and be able to survive the pressures and long hours of medical education and practice. Physicians also must have a good bedside manner, emotional stability, and the ability to make decisions in emergencies. Prospective physicians must be willing to study throughout their career to keep up with medical advances. Advancement. Some physicians and surgeons advance by gaining expertise in specialties and subspecialties and by developing a reputation for excellence among their peers and patients. Many physicians and surgeons start their own practice or join a group practice. Others teach residents and other new doctors, and some advance to supervisory and managerial roles in hospitals, clinics, and other settings.

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Answer 3

If you want to study medicine in college you should be on the honors, gifted, or AP track in your high school. And assuming you are on one of these tracks, you would have already taken the 'average classes' in middle school. Therefore you would be looking at honors/gifted geometry (assuming you took honors/gifted algebra ll in the 9th grade), perhaps AP biology, and most definitely a foreign language. After you have your general education requirements fulfilled perhaps you should consider chemistry. Hope this helps!

Answer 4

Taking the right classes in high school really won't make a difference in you becoming a pediatrician. It really depends on your college major and then going to medical school. However, it would make college easier if you focus on the right areas in high school. So, take as many sciences and mathematics as you can. Also, take home economics.

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The main subjects that you need to study are: Chemistry, Biology, Health and Physics.(:

Answer 6

Science and Chemist