Spotlight Career :: Pediatrics
Nature of the work
A pediatrician is concerned with the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth to young adulthood. Care encompasses a broad spectrum of health services ranging from preventive health care to the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic diseases.
Pediatricians can receive training in the following subspecialties:
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Training/residency information
Following graduation from medical school, pediatricians complete three years of education in a pediatric residency program. The 3-year residency includes mandated rotations in general pediatrics, normal newborn care, and time in selected subspecialty areas. Up to three additional years of training are required to be certified in a subspecialty.
Workforce and salary information
According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, opportunities for pediatricians have increased and will continue to increase with the growth of managed care. Annual income of primary care pediatricians is comparable with other primary care physicians and ranges from approximately $142,917 to $195,000.
For more information
- American Academy of Pediatrics
- American Board of Pediatrics
- American College of Osteopathic Pediatricians
- American Osteopathic Board of Pediatrics
- Driscoll Children's Hospital in Corpus Christi
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