Becoming a pediatricianWhat exactly is a pediatrician? A pediatrician is a doctor who manages the physical, behavioral, and mental health of children from birth to age 21. Becoming a pediatrician offers a person the opportunity to become something that people are not. The person doing their job will train to diagnose and treat a wide range of childhood illnesses, from minor health problems to serious illnesses. The emotion of helping children and adolescents will arise after the first appointments and then they will be able to become true professionals in their work. As their work grows, they will find that it only gets easier as they settle into the routine and with little surprises along the way. The salary will initially not be what the student pursuing the job expected, but will increase as experience grows as well. A career in medicine is rewarding for patient people and those who love helping young children, because pediatricians are doctors who specialize in the care and monitoring of children. A career in pediatrics is difficult but the most important step to becoming a pediatrician is being accepted. to medical school. (Quality, Education and Work 1) The only reason to go into medicine Becoming a pediatrician requires many educational requirements. The entire educational process begins in high school. To become a pediatrician, you will need to complete a four-year degree before entering medical school. You will then spend four years working towards a Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) degree. The first two years of medical school largely involve classroom and laboratory instruction, while the final two years involve clinical experience under the supervision of li...... middle of paper...... Additionally, c It is a high opportunity for advancement in the work sector. One disadvantage is the long hours required to be a good pediatrician. They have to take more tests to see what their rank is in the programs they take and if they don't get accepted for jobs. Additionally, another factor that leads to long hours is school time. On average, it takes about 11-12 years to become a board-certified pediatrician. The time frame prevents many people from becoming a pediatrician. But it's still worth it. Pediatricians have the unique opportunity to consider children their only patients, and for many of them, it is difficult to imagine a more rewarding career than making a child feel better. Having patience, enjoying helping young children and interacting with patients is very rewarding, because pediatricians are doctors who specialize in the care and monitoring of children.