I am 21 years old, and I want to become a neonatologist. How should I began this long educational journey?

Question

I am currently in school to be medical assistant in 9 months. In 9 more months I get an associates in allied health, then my school automatically transfer me to Drexel and I get a bachelor in allied health. Then medical school. I'm on the right track?????????? What did you do????????????

Answer 1

You need four years of Med school, three years of residency training in general pediatrics, three years of additional training in newborn

intensive care, and certification from the American Board of

Pediatrics and by the Sub-board of Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine