Doctors

That is my question too! but so far there are those that take care of general needs of children, and others that only treat children with certain diseases such as cancer, kidney problems, etc.

Hope this helps :)

Well guess what that didn't help me at all. My question was is there such thing as an obstetric pediatrician and soo far no one has managed to tell me.

There are lots of different types of pediatricians, and also other types of doctors who focus on pediatric patients.

First there are the general pediatricians - those who most people are familiar with. They handle well child visits and run of the mill (although at times, very complex) conditions. The education and training they receive is extremely broad based and they are the best place to start usually if your child is ill. If they need assistance or guidance, they may consult or refer you to the specialized pediatricians in the following fields (these doctors were trained to take care of kids of all ages first - the same training as general pediatricians - before getting more training to deal with specific types of patients or conditions):

Adolescent Medicine: specialize in taking care of the unique needs of teenagers

Pediatric Cardiology: deals with disorders of the heart

Pediatric Critical Care: take care of extremely ill children in the intensive care unit (ICU)

Child Abuse Pediatrics: serve as experts in identifying and caring for children who have suffered from abuse. They also have many legal responsibilities, testifying in child abuse cases and such.

Developmental Pediatrics: focus on taking care of children who are not developing normally including things like autism, ADHD, and developmental delay.

Neonatology: they take care of babies who are born premature

Pediatric Emergency Medicine: deal with patients with acute and urgent conditions.

Pediatric Endocrinology: are experts in disorders of hormones, including diabetes, thyroid conditions and deficiencies of growth hormones or inappropriate puberty

Peds Gastroenterology: care patients with disorders of the digestive tract

Pediatric Hematology/Oncology: take of kids with cancer or blood disorders.

Pediatric Infectious Disease: know all there is to know about bacterial, viral and fungal infections

Peds Nephrology: take care of kids with kidney disorders, up to and including dialysis.

Peds Neurology: work on patients with disorders of the nervous system, including seizure disorders.

Pediatric pulmonology: these doctors know all there is to know about the lungs, including things like cystic fibrosis or asthma.

Pediatric Rheumatology: They take care of children with joint conditions and things like Lupus and rheumatoid arthritis.

As mentioned above there are pediatric subspecialties in many different fields - like orthopedics, radiology, and ENT surgery. These doctors learn how to take care of patients of all ages before choosing to focus only on children and the types of conditions they get more frequently.

And for the record, there are in fact some Obstetrician/Gynecologists who take care of the unique needs of girls as children and teenagers. At this time though there is not a formalized training pathway for these physicians, whereas physicians in other specialties must undertake formalized training (fellowship) in the pediatric conditions of their field.

Brains and discipline. Get a science related bachelor's degree, apply to med school, do well enough to get a slot in a residency somewhere, and do your multi-year residency in ob/gyn. If you aren't smart or disciplined enough to finish a bachelor's in biology with at least a 3.5 GPA you probably won't cut it.

Here are the steps involved in becoming an OB/GYN doctor:

1.Pre-medical college degree: First you need to complete four years undergraduate college degree in related field to fulfill the pre-med college coarse requirement. You will then need to take MCAT and get good scores. You should do some health related research project or otherwise volunteer in an hospital or other health related field to improve your chances. Getting accepted into a medical school is the most competitive step in your career plan.

2.Medical school:Once you are in a medical school, you are one step closer to your career goal. You have already crossed the most difficult barrier. In your medical school, you should try to get more electives in OB/GYN related clinical rotations. You should develop a good relationship with OB/GYN attending physicians and talk to them about your career goals. Their recommendation letter will play a vital role in achieving your next goal- which is to get a residency training in OB/GYN.

3.Residency: Your residency application actually starts during the final year of your medical college. You have to finish your USMLE board exams. The exam scores do matter but your overall medical school performance and recommendation letters matter more than your scores. You have to apply for OB/GYN residency positions, get interview calls and give interview at a few places and then wait for the match. After the match, you will find out if you were accepted into OB/GYN residency. OB/GYN residency is normally for three years.

4.Licensing and board certification: After you graduate from your residency, you have to get a license in the state in which you want to practice your profession. Although not required, you will probably get a board certification in your field to become a recognized "medical expert". theres a place downtown town where the freaks will come around theres a hole in the wall its a dirty free for all when they turn me on when they take it off when they take it off everybody take it off

No, you can not become a Dr. with a felony conviction on your record..

"(e) California felony convictions reported to the board on or afterJanuary 1, 1991, including the nature of the conviction, the date ofconviction, the sentence, if known, the court of juristiction, and anappropriate disclaimer, including but not limited to, the accuracy ofthe information provided"[ http://www.medbd.ca.gov/MBC_Regulations.pdf ]Medical Board of California, Title 16, Article 16, 1354.5:Requirements for Information Disclosure

Clearly, physicians may hold or apply for a licence if they have beenpreviously convicted of a felony, however they must describe theconviction in detail. I am somewhat unclear as to what the January1991 date refers to, it seems that either one does not have to reportconvictions before that date, or perhaps before that date a convictiondid actually stop one from becoming a physician. If this is relevant(namely, if your story takes place before 1991), then I can lookfurher into it if necessary. Otherwise, I trust this information willbe sufficient.

I'm not a doctor(yet that is) but I have researched a lot and have found that in high school it is best if you take all basic sciences(biology,chemistry,and physics) along with algebra,geometry, and pre-calculus if you can while taking English and a foreign language and obviously being involved in extra-curricular activities. In college you can take a pre-med curriculum and even have a specific advisor to help you get into medical school and he will also help you to choose the best classes in college. the basic classes are obviously 1-2 courses in biology 1-2 courses in chemistry and physics (sub-catogories in these generals are also required such as genetics and anatomy).You will also need calculus and English. after 4 years of college you will take the MCAT which will be one thing that medical colleges look at when deciding who to take in.Other things that they base it on are: extra curricullar activities, community service, any jobs done that helps people( as in being a doctor you have to do this anyways), and obviously grades. Then you will complete 3 years residency

• I am not a doctor, but am married to one. She is a Family Practice doctor, which is considered general medicine. A pediatrician is also a medical doctor, pediatrics also being part of general medicine. What this means is that you must have a 4-year undergraduate degreee and a degree from an accredited medical school or college. That is 8 years of higher education. You then have your residency period, which is a "hands on" training period where you are supervised by other doctors. That is either a 3 or 4 year period. Then you have to take your medical boards, administered by your state, I think in conjunction with the American Medical Association (AMA). You have to retake these every few years to keep your medical license. I can tell you that pediatricians are extremely dedicated medical doctors. They are also among the lowest paid, but it seems to be a very demanding and rewarding career. You don't have to be a genius in math or science, just very competent and good with people (and children). Good luck!

• The qualifications you need in order to become a pediatrician are very easy! All the you need to do is to be hard working, honest, loyal, trustworthy, and most importantly you have to know what you are doing! Pediatricians are individuals who work with children. They usually work with toddlers and babies but they are also known for working with teens and older kids as well.

A pediatrician is a medical doctor who specialises in the care of children.

There are specialities within the speciality, ranging from neonatologists who specialise in the newborn to those who specialise in teenagers and adolescent problems, to the age of 18.