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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.

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What companies hire people that are pediatricians?

Generally a pediatrician can work in just about any hospital, most often a childrens hospital, and get along great. Others, though, tend to start their own buisness or clinic and will hire recruits to help out when it gets busy or when they want a day off. There are actually a lot of places that would hire a pediatrician, you just have to ask around!

What type of degree is required to become a pediatrician?

The undergraduate degree that one chooses does not matter in order to be a pediatrician (or any other type of physician for that matter)--he or she must simply take the appropriate premed classes, graduate from college, and be accepted into medical school. The classes one must take to get into medical school are the same no matter which kind of physician one wants to be. Generally, the premed requirements consist of a year of biology, a year of inorganic chemistry, a year of organic chemistry, calculus, English, and a year of physics. (Check with a premed adviser to make sure that these have not changed).

If you know that you have a particular interest in Pediatrics, you might consider trying to volunteer with a clinic or hospital and finding an pediatrician who would serve as your mentor to see if it's really what you want to do and to show your interest in the field.

Once in medical school, all of the classes and rotations are the same for everyone until the fourth year, when elective rotations can be taken. You would need to apply to pediatric residency programs during that year of medical school and then complete a pediatrics residency (typically 3 years).

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To become a pediatrician you need:

4 year college degree

4 year medical school degree

3-4 years of an accredited residency program

For a combined total of 11-12 years of training after the completion of high school.

Do you need any credential or license required to be a pediatrician?

---- 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.

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What does it take to be a pediatrian?

In the U.S., becoming a pediatrician generally requires a bachelor's degree (4 yrs of college), an MD degree (4 yrs in a medical school), and a 3-yr residency training program, so 11 yrs of education all together.

Beyond education, it takes a type of person that can relate to children and their parents well, who can work well under pressure for long hours...

What causes gas in your stomach?

Some foods cause gas when they digest in the intestines. The gas is liberated by the intestinal bacteria eating sugars and starches.

The majority of gas results from swallowing air while eating and drinking. Chew with your mouth shut and don't talk while eating.

The gas contains nitrogen, methane and hydrogen. Odours are generally due to sulfurous compounds.

How much do Baby Pediatritions get paid a month?

Pediatric oncologists make anywhere from $25,000 up to $50,000 a month it also depends on your years of experience as well as your location. But coming out of school you should be looking forward to the average minimum of $25,000. Hope this helps and good luck.

What is a pediatrician's work environment?

working conditions for a pediatric nurse are the same as a registered nurse except you work with children or on the childrens floor of a hospital. you could work in a childrens doctor office too. working conditions for a pediatric nurse are the same as a registered nurse except you work with children or on the childrens floor of a hospital. you could work in a childrens doctor office too.

What personal traits are required to be a pediatrician?

what are some of the abilities or intrest yo ushould have to become a pediatrition??what are some of the abilities or intrest yo ushould have to become a pediatrition??

Why are pediatrician important?

A pediatrician is important because the person is specialized to watch a child's growth and any problems that may persist to cure at the right time. They will deal with medical attention for infants, adolescents and children.

When you use the BVM how much air are you deliver to the patinet in one squeeze?

In the adult patient, the volume is 500 to 1000 cc's/ml

The percentage is 95% without an advanced airway

100% with ETT, or combi.

How many years do you have to go to college for a medical master's degree?

Generally 4 years and that is after receiving a Bachelor's degree (which is another 4-5 years). After Med school (and after you pass your "boards" - long difficult tests) you are a "Doctor" but that doesn't mean that you practice anywhere. You can't get a real job without experience. So you get a (low paying) job as a Resident at a hospital for 1 to, sometimes as much as, 7 years. This is the typical scenario. Of course, you also do residencies in sub-specialties, do internships and fellowships. Bottom line: from the day you graduate college until you can be a "real" doctor? Minimum 5 years.

When you finish with the pediatrician job what jobs can you find?

Pediatric oncology can be a specialism for a doctor with a medical degree, but there are lots of other careers in this field. Specialist nursing is an example, or providing therapy and counselling.

Where do you take pulse on child age 3?

Put your hand on tyhe biucep with your fingers medial to the arm. Fold your fingertips inward and press on the bone between the bicep and tricep nuscles. It's almost likestanding on a hosepipe - you will actually feel the brachial artery, and you should be able to pick up the pulse.

What kind of require specific physical attributes or abilities do doctors need?

A nurse must be able to move around quickly, have a good hearing to auscultate heart rates, breath sounds etc. and good sensation in your hands since we palpate for pulses, temperature, turgor etc in patients. You need a good grasp on critical thinking and being able to think quickly under stressful situations. Multitasking is a must since we get interrupted multiple times during a task and we must be able to prioritize care.

What education do you need to become a cook?

Hey! All that is mandatory is a high school diploma. You may also tale a 2-4 year course for the better paying jobs.

Anyone can cook with or without a diploma. Heck, you can then call yourself a chef.

Culinary school courses will give you the proper education and training to become a "chef". Generally, it is 2+ years for an Associate for Applied Science Degree, in that most can lead you into a career. You can continue for a bachelors which may take another 2+ years.

Most (culinary) colleges will require a high school diploma to enter their college, some may not. You may need to take a test to enter, or an Ability-to-Benefit (A.T.B.) test which is a basic test to show to the college that you are going to benefit from their education. Speak with a college advisor for more information.

FYI: I'm in my second year in culinary school. Good Luck!

How do dentist do fillings for a small child?

The dentist will pull the child's tooth like a similar way of pulling adult teeth.

The dentist would usually coax and make the child feel at ease before carrying out the extraction process.

Is there a higher position that a general pediatrician?

A higher position than a general pediatrician would be a surgeon or head pediatrician in a hospital. Many medical jobs are on an even playing field and there are few head positions.

How many days a week does a pediatrician work?

That depends how much the pediatrician wants to work. Some decide to work part time, either just a few hours a day or only a couple days a week, while others work very long hours and are on call at night frequently. Most physicians are able to work as much or as little as they want.

Pediatricians normally work within the ranges of 9 to 12 hours a day, depending on their experience.

What is the yearly salary for a pediatrician?

Pediatric anesthesiologists usually get around $130,000 to $280,000 a year in their first year out of medical school, which could last 11-12 years (4 years college, 4 years medical school, 3-4 years residency).

Do pediatricians have to work day or nights or both?

Pediatricians are a type of private doctors, therefore they can control the timing of how long they want to work. If private then, its under their choice.

Pediatricians in hospitals are controlled by their supervisors.

What are dislikes of being a pediatrician?

There is stress in everything. Even not working and being on welfare has stress. If you were filthy rich you could sit around and worry about being poor someday. There are billionairs who worry about losing it all.

What options and possibilities do you have for career advancement as a pediatrician?

lBecoming head pediatric nurse.

lThey helps take care of newborn baby and children too.

lYou will have the chance to work with children and adolescents and have a job that earns good money