Neonatologist Career Guide and Counseling

Question: neonatologist..? i was thinking about going into this career. i would like some advice on what it takes to become a neonatologist and the majors you would need to select in college. thanks.

Answer: well then you want to focus first on getting into med school. when you are in undergraduate make sure you take all the premed courses and do well in them!! they consist of 1 year of bio and lab, 1 year chem and lab, 1 year physics and lab, 1 yeah of organic chem and lab, probably a math of some sorts and maybe a social science depending on the med school requirements. then you will spend 4 years in medical school learning how to be a doctor. then you do 3 years of pediatric residence and then finally a 3 year fellowship. here's some more info http://www.neonatology.org/career/defaul…

Question: What Schools offer the requirements to become a neonatologist? What do i need to take in High School to help me in the feild of Neonatology. Also What colleges do i need to check out that offer the courses i need to become a neonatologist?

Answer: There are no classes in High School that truely prepare you for a specialization in medicine. Just get the highest GPA you can, and take AP Biology and Chemistry. Look for colleges that have good pre-med programs. I wouldn't be too concerned about the field of neonatology...you have years and years to figure out what you really want to do.

Question: How do I become a Neonatologist? I'm a Sophomore in High School right now, but I'm confused as to how to get on track to becoming a Neonatologist. For college, I'm planning to apply to the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill for 4 years, possibly 2 if I can go to Community College for the first 2 years. Can anyone help me figure out what to do?

Answer: A Bachelors degree 4 years of something that can be used for pre-med 4 years of medical school 3-6 years residency for pediatrician 3 years fellowship for neonatal

Question: How Much Money Does a Neonatologist Earn.? I Want to train to be a neonatologist and i would like to know what qualifications you need to have and is the money good. I Would Really Like to work in pediatrics/Neonatology. So If You got any advice please help? :)

Answer: You would be a doctor. 4 years of college, 4 years of medical school, then several years of residency. Takes a long time, but, like all doctors, you'd make good money.

Question: Whats a typical work schedule for a neonatologist? Im doing a science project on a science career & i picked a neonatologist. & one thing we have to include is the work schedule of our career. I've googled it & nothing has really come up so if anybody would be a dear & help me. thks (;

Answer: Many physicians and surgeons (including Neonatologists) work long, irregular hours. Over one-third of full-time physicians and surgeons worked 60 hours or more a week in 2006. http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos074.htm

Question: How long does it take to become a Neonatologist? I trying to figure out the best career for me. Neonatolist is when is the care of a new born.

Answer: Not just newborn but those that are born prematurely starting at 28 weeks or so. 4 years college, probably 3 years medical school, then probably 3 more in the intensive area. Contact a medical school, college in your area and they should give you a good idea.

Question: What kind of situations do you with if your a neonatologist? Like premature babies... Do you have to do surgery anything like that?

Answer: http://www.neonatology.org/pdf/WhatisPed… http://www.neonatology.org/career/defaul…

Question: Are you a neonatologist who would not mind be contacted by a high school student to answer simple questions? If so, can you please put your e-mail address, your college/s, your current living location, and the hospital in which you work as your answer for this question. Thank you! And please only real neonatolgists, physicians/doctors please. Do not mess around with a current high school student who is trying to figure out their career choice for the future.

Answer: I highly doubt neonatologists or other physicians spend their time on Yahoo Answers. I would try contacting a local med school or hospital to find out if any staff be available to help you...or do some research online

Question: If I want 2 b a neonatologist, what would i need 2 major in in college? Also how long wuld i need 2 b in skool and, wat are the requirements and whats the average salary?

Answer: Aim for nothing below a 3.6 (ideally stay above a 3.75) GPA in college and at least a score of 30 on the MCAT (which you'll take during your junior or senior year, depending on how far along you get with your courses) to get into a good medical school. During undergrad, you'll study several semester of biology, chemistry, a semester or two each of calculus and physics, and a bunch of other courses. Here's how it works: after high school you go to college. That typically takes four years. Then you go to medical school for four years. Then you do post-grad, which entails one year of internship (first year after you graduate from medical school) and then about three more of residency (but this can vary a bit). You're a doctor after you graduate from med school but you aren't done until you complete your residency and an optional fellowship in a special field of particular interest to you (like endocrinology, to name just one). Then you have to maintain CME (continuing medical education) credits every 5 years. Though those can be somewhat fun because they are often held in vacation spots like Puerto Rico, Florida, Ireland, etc. So to summarize: 4 years of college (5 is not uncommon) 4 years of medical school 1 year of internship (also called PGY 1) 3 years of residency (PGY 2... etc) ~2 years of an optional fellowship Total: 12-14 years after you graduate from high school. Average income varies greatly by location and years in practice. Today, one could reasonably expect to earn about $250,000 before taxes after ten years in the field. This number can increase after you have established yourself in an institution. But during your internship and residency, you will get paid very poorly. It's a lot of VERY hard work so start volunteering now at hospitals or local health organizations. It's never too soon to get your college application looking as desirable as possible.

Question: Are there military opportunities for people who want to become a neonatologist or pediatrician? Specifically in the Air Force or Navy?

Answer: Not for neonatologist, but for pediatrician there are few jobs