What are the initial educational requirements for a career in Pediatrics?
To pursue a career in Pediatrics, one must first complete a bachelor's degree, typically with a strong emphasis on pre-medical coursework such as biology, chemistry, and physics. Following the undergraduate degree, aspiring pediatricians must attend medical school for four years to obtain a Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) degree. Medical school includes rigorous coursework in basic medical sciences and clinical rotations across various specialties.
