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Pediatricians
This category is for questions about the medical doctors who specialize in the health and well-being of babies, children, and young adults.
1,127 Questions
How many years do you need to become a immunologist?
In order to become an immulologist, a person will need to go to a four year school to get a bachelor's degree in either biology or chemistry. They will then have to go to a medical school for four years. After, the person will have to do a three year internship in internal medicine then another two years in immunology. Once they finish their internship, they will be a successful immunologist. The total number of years needed is 13 years, in order to become an immunologist.
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She has advanced nursing degrees and also is a PHYSICIANS ASSIATANT, and is more than qualified to treat your child and write prescriptions.
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Why do you have to take Chemistry in order to become a Pediatrician?
How can you safely prescribe drugs, understand blood tests or sterilization procedures without a working knowledge of chemistry? There is a lot of chemistry in biology classes too, especially at the cellular level.
somewhere between $1,000-$2,000 monthly depending on whether you're a Senior Lecturer or Professor.
But I'm uncertain if the Professors really get to the $2,000 mark.
How long does it take for a doctor to study a computed tomography scan?
Average study times are from 30 to 60 minutes.
What is the medical term meaning a circumscribed collection of clear fluid?
A blister is a circumscribed collection of clear fluid. In medical terms, a small blister is a vesicle, and a large blister is a bulla.
Are there any dress requirements for pediatricians such as uniforms?
It really depends on the specific physician. I, for example, usually wear nice pants and a polo shirt at work - I have been a clinical pediatrician for over 25 years. Dome docs prefer a tie. One item children do not like is the notorious white coat. RBB, MD
How much money does a veterinary assisant earn a hour?
They usually don't earn an hourly wage, but earn (usually) between $14-28,000 a year. Check out wikipedia's article on veterinary assistants: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Veterinary_Assistant
What does a 'neonatologist' do?
Neonatologists are doctors who specialize in the diseases and conditions of newborn infants.
Why someone would like to be a pediatrician?
A person who has a scientific mind but still wants to work with people, specifically children, might consider being a pediatrician. They would be working with chemistry while still interacting with the patient and their parents.
Could your SAT or ACT test scores affect your becoming a pediatrician?
Certainly. They affect the schools you can get into for your undergrad degree, which has an effect on the admittance into schools. It is a variable, but isn't going to prevent you from doing it.
Where do you go after medical school to be a pediatrician?
They become and attending and can practice medicine in a clinic or hospital in the speciality they learned during residency. They now can supervise fellows, residents, and interns, and are known as the patient's primary doctor.
Do pediatrics get paid weekly or biweekly?
It would completely depend on the practice the doctor works for, but many pay monthly.
What course should you pursue in the university because you want to be a pediatrician?
You should probably first consult what kinds of programs your university has to offer that are "pre-medical", and that would help you specialize with children. Biology is a good degree, and so is Neurobiology or Physiology. Also, there is biomedical engineering, but that is more engineering related. If you could get a degree specifically in pediatrics that would be best. In general, most medical schools don't have requirements for specific degrees, although usually a biologically related degree is preferred that emphasizes physiology or medicine. Usually these courses are required: 1 year of English 1 year of Math (usually calculus) 1 year of Physics 1 year of Biology with Lab 1 year of Chemistry with Lab 1 year of Organic Chemistry with Lab Different schools may want you to have internships at a hospital or other volunteer activities. You should volunteer to shadow a pediatrician so you can get to know what the work is like. You should also try volunteering at a children's hospital or in a pediatrician's office.
Why cant a female doctor give a scrotal hernia exam alone?
my female doctor is a cute asian lady and she seems to enjoy checking me over
What are personal qualities needed for being a neonatologist?
Hard working, compassionate, ready to work 24 hours a day at the age of 60 and dexterity.
How many years do you need to go to school in order to become a pediatritian?
First of all you need to have a Bachelors in Science degree with some specific requirements from College(4 years). Afterwards you enroll in Med School which is 4 more years. Finally after you graduate Med School, you apply for a pediatrics residency program which will be 4 more years after which completed you are a pediatrician.
