Pediatrician
Comprehensive Sites
American Medical Association: Medical Student SectionFind out about the annual meeting, or access membership information for students at the preeminent organization for physicians. The Tools section will take you to information on educational resources for doctors in training, financial information, a database of medical schools, international opportunities, and several other guides to education, technology, and health services training.
Bureau of Labor Statistics: Physicians and SurgeonsCreated by the U.S. Department of Labor, this career profile introduces you to the training, work qualifications, employment data, and job outlook for several different types of physicians, including general practitioners, psychiatrists, and surgeons. Scroll down to the bottom of the page to find links to important professional organizations in the field, or click on detailed earnings data. The median compensation for physicians is broken down by specialty.
Pediatric InfoPaediatrics.info is a web site designed for medical students currently in a pediatric attachment or studying for pediatric exams. The guidelines section lists some of the best available pediatric practice resources. You will also find news feeds, the latest in pediatric vaccines, and medical student news.
Princeton Review: PhysicianA day in the life of a physician is detailed at this page, intended to give you an overview of what this career could be like. If you click on quality of life, you can find out about what to expect in terms of earnings after one, three, or many years in the profession. Find out about some good choices for college majors, or learn about graduate and internship programs.
Princeton Review: The Path to Med School for High School StudentsGetting to medical school is a path that takes hard work and dedication. Find out about what you’ll study in college, pre-med coursework, competition in medical school, what the medical schools are really looking for, and what you can study now as a high school student.
Occupational Titles
Pediatrician
Physician
Doctor
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
Doctor of Osteopathy (D.O.)
Accredited Academic Programs
FREIDA OnlineFrom the American Medical Association, the Fellowship and Residency Interactive Database offers information on more than 8,000 graduate medical programs accredited by the Accreditation Council for Medical Education. Do a training program search, find graduate career plans, or information on career choice specialty and program selection hints.
Princeton Review: College Majors, PhysicianIf you are interested in becoming a physician, a number of different undergraduate majors in the sciences could be useful, including biology, biomedical sciences, or chemistry. Take a look at this list, and click on a selection to be taken to accredited college contacts and their home pages to learn more.
Salary Levels
PayScale: Doctor of MedicineLearn what you could earn as a physician at this site, which provides salary information in a graph, based on medical specialty. Advance a little further down the page, and you will find information on salary according to years of experience and median salary according to employer type.
PayScale: PediatricianThis salary survey report is presented as a graph and shows you how much you can expect to earn as a pediatrician with advancing experience. Scroll further down the page, and you will find additional details on salary according to employer type or city of employment.
Physician Subspecialty SalariesSubspecialty chosen after medical school can largely influence your salary. Take a look at this list of primary physician specialties and earnings for each in the first year, after three years, and maximum earning potentials.
Professional Organizations
American Academy of Family Physicians, Student ActivitiesDo you want to learn about what it would be like to be a family physician? This page will tell you more about that, where they are most needed, and provide information on choosing a medical specialty, researching medical residencies, and details on medical organizations that offer leadership roles to students. The Virtual FMIG link connects students to information that is important at every step in their medical education.
American Academy of PediatricsThe American Academy of Pediatrics is an organization of 60,000 pediatricians committed to the attainment of optimal physical, mental, and social health and well-being for all infants, children, and adolescents. You will find an assortment of health topic discussions, publications, educational resources, and a topical A to Z listing of pediatric discussions. Check out employment opportunities, or find out all the benefits of membership in this preeminent organization for pediatrics practice.
American College of PhysiciansThis is a national organization of internal medicine practitioners who specialize in the prevention and treatment of illness. If this is the type of doctor you think you are interested in becoming, connect to the medical students section and find out about the various career paths that internal medicine provides. Students can join the American College of Physicians for free and have access to special benefits.
American Medical AssociationThe American Medical Association is the premiere national organization for physicians and physician students and offers medical school and residency information at this page. Learn about medical student benefits of membership, access medical school information, learn about licensure, or browse the various professional resources available.
Association of American Medical Colleges, Section for StudentsIf you are considering a career as a doctor, this special section for students offers access to several portals intended to help you make this decision and learn about your options. Postbaccalaureate premedical programs, summer enrichment programs, undergraduate research, and more in the way of educational opportunities can be explored. Find out all about applying to medical school, link to testing centers, learn about medical school loans, or check out requirements for admissions.
Job Opportunity Sources
American Academy of Family PhysiciansThe career ads and classified section of the Academy connects you to a collection of opportunities organized by state, multistate, and international breakdowns. Opportunities are regularly updated.
American Academy of Pediatrics: Career InformationFind 101 quick facts about becoming a pediatrician at this link, as well as connections to Med-Peds 101 and Med-Peds Job Search databases.
Licensing & Certification
American Academy of Pediatrics: Maintenance of CertificationTo support your efforts to maintain professional certification as a pediatrician, this publication offers you tools to advance your standing, assess you knowledge, and perform well in your practice.
American Board of Medical SpecialtiesBoard certification of doctors is voluntary but is set apart from simple medical licensure. Find out about the certification process at this site, which specifies the importance of board certification and the organization’s products and services.
American Medical Association: Medical LicensureFrom the American Medical Association, this page offers basic information on licensing and credentialing for physicians. You will also be able to quickly connect to state medical boards, national organizations in medical licensing, and news.
American Medical Association: Physician Education, Licensure, and CertificationSeveral links are available at this site, including information on physician education, medical schools, colleges of osteopathic medicine, graduate medical education, medical specialty board certification, and other information on physician practice specialties.
Publications
American Academy of Pediatrics: PublicationsThe publications link at the American Academy of Pediatrics includes official journal access, news and pediatric updates, and PediaLink, a site for professional development. Currently popular books and additional online resources are supplied.
American Medical NewsA newspaper for physicians, this online version provides the latest issue, and information by date, region, and health plan. News briefs, columns, a series of recently covered stories, and ongoing coverage of top issues are provided from a top source in medical news.
Contemporary PediatricsPractical information for the pediatrician is presented by this online magazine, including customized mail alerts, a disease center, practitioner guides, and a podcasting link where you can hear the host of the radio show offer advice and perspectives on pediatric care.
PediatricsThis is the official publication of the American Academy of Pediatrics and offers abstract of the current issue from review articles, special articles, original research, and commentaries. Some past issues are available for free online.
Virtual MentorThe American Medical Association’s ethics journal, this free online journal is open-access and advertisement-free. It provides ethics education for students and professionals, with issues that are currently challenging students, residents, and professionals in daily practice. Issues include health insurance coverage, quality of life, decision-making topics, and the public role of the doctor.
Online Forums & Blogs
Student Doctor Network Forums: PediatricsThis collection of online forums offers access to useful pediatrics links, a private neonatology group, and questions from pediatric residents, income, and job opportunities.
Career Videos
YouTube: A Day in the Life of a PediatricianTrained to treat children, pediatricians are responsible for overseeing all health and medical needs of patients. Learn about their job duties, types of work, years of education, and personal qualities required to be a successful doctor.
