This document provides information about careers in pediatrics. It discusses the eligibility requirements, job prospects, remuneration, and some institutes that offer programs in pediatrics. To become a pediatrician, one must complete either a 3-year bachelor's degree or 2-year diploma program in pediatrics after passing the 12th standard exams. Pediatricians work in hospitals treating diseases and injuries in infants and children. There are many job opportunities in this field as the need for pediatricians is growing. On average, a pediatrician in India can earn around Rs. 866,036 per year. Some institutes that offer programs in pediatrics include the A.J. Institute of Medical Sciences in Mang

1. Careers
In
Pediatrics
Introduction
Eligibility
Job Prospects
Remuneration
Institutes
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2. Introduction
Pediatrics is the branch of medicine that deals with the
medical care of infants, children, and adolescents, and
the age limit usually ranges from birth up to 18 years of
age A medical practitioner who specializes in this area is
known as a pediatrician, or pediatrician. The
word pediatrics and its cognates mean "healer of
children"; Pediatricians work both in hospitals,
particularly those working in its specialized subfields
such as neonatology, and as primary care
physicians who specialize in children.
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3. Eligibility
For admission in a bachelor’s degree, the candidate must
have passed the higher secondary school certificate
(Std.12th) examination from a recognized board. The
duration for the bachelor degree course is 3 years and for
diploma course is 2 years.
The eligibility criteria for pursuing a master’s degree is
holding a graduation degree in any stream. The duration
for master's degree post graduate diploma course is 2
years.
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4. Job Prospects
Pediatricians are mostly involved in treatment of infant babies
and children. Any injuries or diseases in children are taken
care by pediatricians. The value of talented professionals in
this area is increasing day by day, leading to creation of
numerous jobs opportunities for the talented and young
doctors. Pediatrics has emerged as one of the most
prominent career options in India.
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5. The average salary for a Pathologist is Rs 866,036 per year.
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6. Institutes
A.J. Institute of Medical Sciences, Mangalore,
Karnataka
Aarupadai Veedu Medical College and Hospitals,
Pondicherry
Adichunchanagiri Institute of Medical Sciences,
Mandya, Karnataka
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