Years of School to Become a Pediatrician. First, let's look at the formal schooling part of the 11 years. Becoming a pediatrician classically includes: Four years of college Four years of medical school; This is the traditional path, but there are alternative paths to becoming a pediatrician. read more
To become a pediatrician you need: 4 year college degree 4 year medical degree 3+ years of pediatric residency For a minimum of 11 years of training after high school. read more
It takes four years to complete medical school and three years to complete a general pediatrics residency. Pediatricians whose postgraduate training combines pediatrics with another medical specialty will spend an additional two years in their residency. read more