Pediatricians provide healthcare to children from infancy through age 21, diagnosing and treating diseases, injuries, and developmental concerns. They require a bachelor's degree, four years of medical school, and a 3-8 year internship/residency. While starting salaries average around $132,800, experienced pediatricians can earn over $153,000. The job outlook is stable with 22% annual growth potential due to an increasing child population.

1. PediatricianBy: Chandni Patel

2. OverviewProvides health care to infants, young children, and adolescents.Diagnose, treat, and help prevent children’s diseases and injuriesTreat children who have minor illnesses and growth and development concerns.

3. OverviewFocuses on the health care of children from the moment of conception to the age of 21Acute and chronic health problem of children

4. “Whoever wants to meet a distant goal must take many small steps.” (Helmut Schmidt)

5. EducationHigh school3 to 4 years Premedical Program at a collegeFour years of medical school Fours years of undergraduate school3 to 8 years of internship and residency

6. TrainingA bachelor’s degree needed in this career.Majored in…PhysicsBiologyInorganic and organic chemistry

7. salaryBeginning salary is $132,800

8. Average salary is $153,370

9. Potential salary is $161,410Growth Potential and Job OutlookJob outlook is stable

10. Growth potential is growing at 22% per yearRelated careersNurseSurgeonPathologistPhysical therapistDentistPodiatrist