Chinquetta’s CareerLife as a Pediatrician

Pediatricians Pediatricians are doctors who

care for children from birth to early adulthood.

They focus on the development, care, and disease of infants, children, and adolescents.

Patients range from birth to 18; some states it’s 17.

Working Conditions

Working conditions are usually pleasant with the work environment being indoors well lighted exam rooms.

Hours of work frequently exceed 60 hours a week in the busier practices.

This typically can result in being awakened at all times of the night and/or being asked to come in at irregular times to evaluate a patient.

Salary Salary varies depending on location

and the setting. 4 hours per week,2080 hours per

year The average pediatrician salary is

$69.81 per hour. The lowest 10% earn $32.42 per hour and those in the upper earn more than $80.00 per hour.

Best states to earn a salary

Kentucky- $189,280 Oklahoma- $182,000 Nevada- $181,440 South Dakota- $177,620 Nebraska- $171,340

Becoming a Pediatrician

As a pediatrician you have the option of practicing general medicine or specializing in pediatrics.

Becoming a pediatrician is no easy task; many years of schooling is required.

In high school, you should focus mainly on science and math courses to help you prepare for college.

Training Pediatricians follow the same medical

training as other doctors. Many complete bachelor’s degrees and

then go on to pursue medical degrees from an accredited medical school.

Individuals interested in pursuing a 4-year M.D. degree program should verify its accrediation with the national accrediting agency.