A few days ago
Jennifer

What classes in high school should i take to prepare to become a pediatrician in college?

What classes in high school should i take to prepare to become a pediatrician in college?

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A few days ago
Anonymous

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I don’t know who went and gave everyone a thumbs down, but I saw alot of good answers here.

Anyways, you should take HOSA (Health Occupations), Child Care, Biology, Medical Microbiology, if your school offers it, math classes, Psychology.

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5 years ago
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Look into the idea of doing a running start program. I’ve known several people who graduate high school and earn their associate (2 year) degree at the same time. This gives you a head start on the rest of your college courses. Basically you take classes at a community college and get high school credit for them, but of course you also get the college credit too.
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A few days ago
Anonymous
A pediatrician is a medical doctor who specializes in children. You will need to major in something that will fulfill the med school entrance requirements since you’ll be going to med school after college.

In high school you will want to take all the math and science classes you can — calculus, chemistry, physics, biology, etc. If your school offers psychology classes take those as well.

In college the majors most likely to get accepted to med school are physics and letters. Most pre-meds opt for biology or microbiology. Whatever major you choose, you will have to choose your electives to meet the med school pre-reqs. A minor in developmental phychology will give you an extra edge.

Good luck.

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5 years ago
Sophronia
classes high school prepare pediatrician college
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A few days ago
Robin
you should take a science class every year you’re in high school. you might even have to take two science classes at once.

take AP/IB science courses!!!!! this will prepare you for the rigorous work you’ll have to do in college. also, make sure to take four years of english and math–basically, take the highest classes that are offered at your school, but within reason (don’t wear yourself out!). good luck!!

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A few days ago
GoldenButterflyKisses
Occupational Health, Psychology/Child Psychology, Child Development, Biology, Anatomy/Physiology, Chemistry, Nutrition.

Some HS will allow you to take college courses and pay for them. If they allow this I highly recommend taking advantage of it ( assuming you are a good student). It will put you ahead in college and give you a better feel of what you are getting yourself into.

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A few days ago
Anonymous
Do they have any medical type classes, I forget what they called it in my HS but they would go to the hospital and they were cpr certified, I think it was occupational Health class.
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A few days ago
Anonymous
take as many science classes as you can – that is the best preparation you will get in high school.

Good Luck!!!

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A few days ago
Anonymous
Take a lot of science classes and Med. Tech if they have it @ your skool.
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A few days ago
the ghoul
Biology and Anatomy is probably the best you can hope for in high school
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