I was wondering if it would be significantly harder to obtain this career path if I applied DO over MD? It’s a long road to become a pediatrician including (after high school) 4 yrs of college, 4 years of medical school and 3 years of residency. I am currently in undergrad and I am considering rather or not to apply MD or DO. You will spend the first two years of the medical school in a classroom where you will learn basic medical sciences like physiology, human anatomy, chemistry, pharmacology, microbiology, and neuro-anatomy. I have been a pediatrician for nearly 20 years and my opinion is definitely yes. A pediatrician is a doctor, you will go through the same basic training as all other doctors, followed up by specialized training in pediatrics. It is neither hard nor easy. What is the starting pay for pediatricians? I want to become a pediatrician, but I don't know if I can really make it. Pediatrician FAQ. We always need more pediatricians. It seems like a really hard job that takes a lot of work and effort (just like any other job). I am 13 years old, and my school is teaching us about high school, college, and career choices. Money really isn't a problem for college and all of that, but I don't know if I can really get that job when I'm older. You will need to have a great understanding of science. That’s great. My goal is to be a pediatrician or even pursue pediatric neurology. Not as hard as some medical specialties, but all of them are pretty tough. Some may find medical school challenging, but as long as you have the motivation and drive to do it, you will be able to become a pediatrician. It takes hard word in order for you to get hired. It is never too early to start taking extra sciences courses, such as … All the hard work you have done since high school has finally paid off and you have entered a medical school -- but you are still far from becoming a pediatrician. Is it hard to become a pediatrician? It's not 10+ years of school (at least in the US). Kids can be challenging to work with but treating them is very gratifying. Yes, it's hard. It i very difficult to answer this question by a simple yes or no. Are pediatricians happy? Thank you! There's four years of college and then four years of medical school, followed by three years of residency (more if you plan to specialize). They have to go through 11 years of school before they are ready to become a pediatrician. Is it hard to be a pediatrician? Most pediatricians receive a starting pay of around $68,800 per year.