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What is a neonatologist and how to become one
Although pediatricians often deal with the health issues of newborns, a neonatologist can do this job better. A neonatologist deals with complex health issues affecting newborns. For instance, this person will be in charge of caring for a premature child or one who has a high-risk illness. If the doctor discovers the defect during pregnancy, then a neonatologist will be needed.
Like all who work in the health care line, neonatologists go through extensive training before they work. As far as education requirements go, neonatologists require no less than four years of medical school education. Additionally, they need residency training in general pediatrics, which will last for three years. They also need three years of extra training in newborn intensive care.
He or she will also need an endorsement from the American Board of Pediatrics; however, it is only applicable if they intend to practice in the United States. At least, the pay is good. Neonatologists in the US receive $255,038 yearly as salary. This is, of course, excluding the other bonuses.
Avg. Salary $195,377
Avg. Salary $59,228
Growth rate 7%
Growth rate 0.3%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0.16%
Asian 19.91%
Black or African American 3.79%
Hispanic or Latino 6.43%
Unknown 4.09%
White 65.62%
Genderfemale 48.72%
male 51.28%
Age - 48American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%
Asian 7.00%
Black or African American 14.00%
Hispanic or Latino 19.00%
White 57.00%
Genderfemale 47.00%
male 53.00%
Age - 48Key steps to become a neonatologist
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Skills Percentages Level II 32.07% Ventilation 25.04% Patient Care 16.98% Picu 8.23% Pediatric Residents 4.93% Research neonatologist duties and responsibilities
- Obtain medical history and perform physical examinations of patients and initiate treatment, investigations and follow up treatment including counseling.
- Assist with PICU patients as needed.
- Conduct medical examinations, diagnose conditions, and perform treatments on respiratory and infectious disease patients.
- Assist in major elective and emergency surgeries such as appendectomies, exploratory laparotomy, thyroid surgery, hysterectomy and cesarean operations.
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The average neonatologist salary in the United States is $195,377 per year or $94 per hour. Neonatologist salaries range between $61,000 and $616,000 per year.
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