PURSUING A CAREER IN

PEDIATRICS

B Y : CH R I S

T Y J AR R A R D

CURRENTLY• I attend Buford High School as a sophomore. • I have taken Honors Biology, and Introduction to Healthcare

Science. I am currently taking Honors Chemistry, and Healthcare 2: Applications. In the future of my high school career I plan to take Healthcare 3: General Medicine, as well as the required science courses offered by Buford High School.

• My current GPA is 3.9.

AFTER HIGH SCHOOL• I plan to attend the University of South Carolina. • I will attain a Bachelor's Science Degree in Biological

Science. This will be completed in a total of 4 years. • Out of state tuition: $28,461• Housing: $5,988• Meals: $2,921• Books and Supplies: $994• TOTAL COST FOR ONE YEAR: $38,364 (without scholarship

funding)

MEDICAL SCHOOL• I plan on attending Emory University to acquire a Medical

Degree.• This should take me 4 years to complete.• Tuition and Fees: $37,761• Supplies: $4,597• Clinical Fees: $540• TOTAL: $42,898

REQUIREMENTS • A 3 year training course known as “Residency” is required

in order to become a Pediatrician.• A test is taken at the end of the “Residency” if willing to

become a certified pediatrician.

ADD-ONS AND SALARY • Volunteer work at a children’s healthcare facilty. • Residency - $30,000-$45,000/year• Starting after Residency - $100,000-$140,000• Average Pediatrician - $155,000• Range - $80,000 (part time) - $300,000 (very busy)

FINAL DESTINATION • I will work in a pediatric clinic near my choice of residency,

either on the beaches of South Carolina, or near my family in Georgia.