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How long did you have to study to become a pediatrition?
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Varies: For most it includes a 4 year undergrad degree after high school graduation, 4 years of medical school and 3 of residency. Some programs offer shorter undergrad/medical school combined.Some pediatricians have additional years of training in specific areas of interest.
Answered 9/5/2013
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11 years: 4 years college + 4 years medical school + 3 years pediatric residency.
Answered 9/4/2013
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