Pediatricians can work in a number of environments, such as hospitals, private practice offices, health maintenance organizations, community health centers, public health clinics, schools, or the military/government.
Pediatricians must earn a doctoral degree in medicine and receive special training in working with kids. Some work in private practice while others work in hospitals or medical clinics.
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With a specialized medical degree in pediatrics, you have many options in the type of work environment you want. You can choose to take a position at a traditional hospital, children's hospital or clinic, or you can go into private practice. Pediatricians also can choose to work in general pediatrics or specialize in areas that treat more advanced child health issues, like surgery, cardiology and neurology.
