Licenses and Certifications Employment Statistics Career Reflection All states require pediatricians Surprisingly, Pediatricians and to be licensed (board Starting salary - $135,000 family practitioners are on certification in pediatrics). average paid the lowest out of Recommended that they then Avg. salary - $175,00 all physicians in the US. get a board certification in I think this would be an enjoyable career because pediatrics after certified (is pediatricians have relatively required by most employers & 28,660 Americans in this field less pressure on them hospitals). compared to other physicians Physicians must hold a valid, 4,734 people in california such as surgeons, but they still unrestricted allopathic and/or can make a difference and help CA has the highest number of osteopathic medical license in children every day. at least one jurisdiction in the American Academy of pediatricians by far compared to Pediatrics (AAP) offers United States, its territories, or information, news, and other Canada. other states resources on Pediatrics. Professional Organization: Pros Cons American Academy of Pediatrics. About 75% female and 25% male
Licenses and Certifications All states require pediatricians to be licensed (board certification in pediatrics). Recommended that they then get a board certification in pediatrics after certified (is required by most employers & hospitals). Physicians must hold a valid, unrestricted allopathic and/or osteopathic medical license in at least one jurisdiction in the United States, its territories, or Canada. Professional Organization: American Academy of Pediatrics. Employment Statistics Starting salary - $135,000 Avg. salary - $175,00 28,660 Americans in this field 4,734 people in california CA has the highest number of pediatricians by far compared to other states About 75% female and 25% male Career Reflection Surprisingly, Pediatricians and family practitioners are on average paid the lowest out of all physicians in the US. I think this would be an enjoyable career because pediatricians have relatively less pressure on them compared to other physicians such as surgeons, but they still can make a difference and help children every day. American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) offers information, news, and other resources on Pediatrics. Pros Cons