Pediatricians

Pediatricians gain hands-on experience in medical school, often in the third year or fourth year. Students often work full time at a designated site during each six- to 12-week rotation period and are assigned on-call duty on scheduled nights and weekends. Further experience is developed in the mandatory three-year residency. Scientific ability is critical to success, as well as the ability to communicate with parents and children.

Pediatricians who desire to own their practice need to possess business management, marketing, and leadership skills.