It’s a long and expensive process, but it’s worth it if you care about kids. ROP Broadcasting student Jocelyn Valdez tells what it takes to become a pediatrician…
Are you interested in a medical career specializing in treating children? Becoming a pediatrician could be the right choice for you! As a pediatrician, you will treat illnesses and other health conditions, as well as provide preventative care. According to DegreeDirectory.org, it would be highly beneficial to earn a bachelor’s degree, gain volunteer or paid clinical healthcare experience, participate in extracurricular activities and take on some leadership positions while in college, since admission to medical school is highly competitive. It is required to complete a Medical College Admission Test in order to get into most medical schools. After college, you must graduate from medical school and earn a Medical Doctor degree or a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree. After medical school, you must earn a license before you can practice medicine in the United States. Next, you must complete residency training in pediatrics, which usually lasts for three years. Earning a board certification following residency should be considered, although it is not required. The benefits of becoming a pediatrician, according to DiplomaGuide.com, include job security, high salary, flexible hours, many career options, and high job satisfaction. For further information you can go to DegreeDirectory.org and DiplomaGuide.com.
Reporting for Z107.7 News I’m ROP Broadcasting student, Jocelyn Valdez.
