what kind of education is required to be in the field of pediatrics?
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It depends on what you want to do.\n\nTo be a pediatrician, you will need to go to medical school and get an M.D.\n\nTo be a registered nurse (R.N.) or a licenced practical nurse (L.P.N.) you will need to go to nursing school.  LPNs go for about 2 years, RNs go for about 4.\n\nThere are also certified nursing assistants (C.N.A.) which is a very short program (usually about 6 weeks), but I think you would find few positions in pediactrics.\n\nThese days, LPN programs are taught at many technical schools and there is much financial aid available due to the fact that most areas are experiencing shortages of qualified nurses.  So if you are interested, I would highly reccommend it.  Good luck to you.
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From previous research into med schools, I would recommend getting a pre-med BS because of the sciences.  You'll probably want to take microbiology, histology, general and organic chemistry to give you a better background for the first 2 years of med school.  It can be done with a psychology degree but it may be more difficult.
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being a dentist requires the exact same college prep as being a medical doctor...  you should be a pre-med major in some sort of biology. most dental students have a 4-yr degree in biology, chemistry, biochemistry, zoology, microbiology, etc.  other majors are accepted, but you must take the prereqs designated by the dental school you wish to attend.  you should also join your college's pre-dental society.
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well, a pediatrician is a doctor that works with children. you go to med school and then the last year your specialization is pediatricy
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You have to already have your BS degree in one of the science.You then must enter dental school, and finish the 4 year course to graduate with a DDS, or DMD degree. Then you got  to intern as medical doctors do (at least 1 yr.).  You must also pass the state licensing board to practice.You may be looking at least 5-7 years of hard work and studying, depending on your education credentials you now possess.
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Doctor of Medicine (M.D., from the Latin Medicinæ Doctor) is an academic degree. The nature of the degree varies in different countries, from being an entry-level professional degree to being a higher doctoral research degree.\n\nIn Canada and the United States, the M.D. is one of two basic medical degrees required to practice medicine. The other being the D.O. degree (Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine). Medical degrees are professional doctorates and are distinct from a research doctorate (Doctor of Philosophy, or Ph.D.), which requires a graduate thesis (doctoral dissertation) – the M.D. and Ph.D. in medicine are entirely separate.\n\nAccredited medical schools almost always require a previous bachelor's degree. The M.D. is typically earned in four years. At most medical schools, the first two years primarily involve classroom instruction in both lecture and laboratory formats while the final two years are comprised of a series of clerkships in clinical departments such as family practice, surgery, internal medicine, pediatrics, psychiatry, and obstetrics/gynecology. Following the awarding of the M.D., physicians who wish to practice in the United States are encouraged or required to undergo additional training in the form of a residency. Depending upon the physician's chosen field, residencies involve an additional 3 to 7 years of training after obtaining the M.D.\n\nIt is the entry-level medical degree equivalent in most professional respects to the Bachelors of Medicine and Surgery awarded in Commonwealth countries (excluding Canada).
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Anthropology - B.A., M.A., Ph.D. (Plus an A.A. in Spanish Lit. an Lang.).  Good luck with medicine - - you will certainly make more money than I do - LOL!
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Do a medical degree first. Here is a link to a university which may help\n\nMake sure you choose suitable a levels to do a medical degree
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Pediatrician?\n\nA doctor specializing in children.
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To study medicine in the USA, you must first have a Bachelor's degree or its equivalent. In the majority of cases, universities will only accept applicants who have a US or Canadian Bachelor's degree. Medical schools also require MCAT scores, recommendations, community work among other requirements. Visit the AMA (American Medical Association) for more information. For further advice, please visit http://www.macquil.com
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Well, you'd have to go to medical school, then do a pediatric residency and then a neonatalogy fellowship.
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If you arent dedicated enuff to go to school for the 11 years, then you shouldnt be a pediatrician. If it was something you wanted to really do, it wouldnt make a difference how long it took to complete.
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Most doctors get a Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) degree in order to practice.
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This is what you need to do.\n\n1) In high school, take all the college prep courses, especially the science and math courses. You have to be good at these subjects, or choose another career.\n\n2) Four years of Pre-Med, with emphasis on a bachelor's degree in bilogy, or chemistry.\n\n3)If you are fortunate enough to get accepted into med-school, you have 4 years of hard work studying the general  aspects of medicine and general surgery.\n\n4) After you get your MD's degreeyou will have to pass a medical board to practice medicine as an intern in a hospital. After the one year internship is over, you can opt to become a generalpractioner, if that is your fancy. \n\n5) If you want to be a specialist in a medical field, such as internal medicine, you have a 3-5 year residency at a hospital, before you can get board certified in your area of specialization.
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well, u have to get a BSC--bachelor of sciences and then nail the medic school entrance exam....Check the university's requirements
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You need to obtain your pre-med degree which takes anywhere from 4 to 5 years depending on where you go and how easily you can obtain the classes you need. Then you have med school which is another approximate 4 years. You then will have an internship of anywhere from 2 to 4 years depending on your specialty. Good luck!
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You have to answer that question yourself, it's your decision.  But here are some things to think about:\n\n1)  High School Medical classes are fairly easy, but college Medical Classes are very difficult.  You have to work with corpses and such even if you aren't going to do "serious" operations.  \n\n2)  A's and B's in AP classes are great, but it's recommended that you have straight A's if you want to be a pediatrician.  (Although A's and B's might get you another good job in the medical industry, such as a massage therapist or a pharmacist)\n\n3)  Being a pediatrician is difficult because children aren't able to diagnose themselves.  Ex:  \nDoctor: Hello Jimmy, what did you say was wrong?\nJimmy:  My stomache is owwy and I keep pooping!  (Referring to a stomache flu)\n\nThe extra years spent in college are the last thing I would worry about.  If you really want to be a pediatrician, it is well worth it.