Pediatricians in practice have spent, on average, four years in medical school and have successfully completed three years in pediatric residency (plus another two-to-three years if they trained in a subspecialty).
These pediatricians have qualified for a medical license in each state in which they practice. And the majority have taken and passed an intense, seven-hour, 335-question exam to become certified by the American Board of Pediatrics (ABP).
This wealth of skills and knowledge provides a strong foundation on which to start a successful and rewarding career.
Then, to remain current with evolving best practices, pediatricians must keep up with medical…
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