Pediatrics

Medical care of infants, children, and adolescents - nurturing the future

3 Years MD Training
₹8-30L+ Salary Range
0-18 Age Range

Specialty Overview

Pediatrics is a rewarding medical specialty that focuses on the health and medical care of infants, children, and adolescents from birth up to the age of 18. Pediatricians are dedicated to ensuring the healthy development and well-being of the next generation.

This specialty combines medical expertise with compassionate care, requiring doctors to understand child development, family dynamics, and age-specific medical conditions while building trust with both young patients and their families.

Rewarding Impact: Pediatricians have the unique privilege of guiding children through their developmental years, preventing diseases, and ensuring healthy growth into adulthood.

Pediatrics

Specialty Details

Training Duration

3 years MD Pediatrics

Work Environment

Hospitals, clinics, pediatric centers

Key Skills

Child development, vaccination, family counseling

Common Procedures

Well-child visits, immunizations, growth monitoring

Salary Insights

Starting Salary

₹8-12 lakhs/year

Fresh MD Pediatrics graduates in hospitals

Mid-Career

₹15-25 lakhs/year

Experienced pediatricians with established practice

Senior Level

₹30+ lakhs/year

Senior consultants and pediatric specialists

Career Opportunities

General Pediatrician

Comprehensive care for children in hospitals and clinics

Pediatric Subspecialist

Specialize in areas like cardiology, neurology, or oncology

Academic Pediatrics

Teaching and research in medical colleges

Pediatric Research

Research in child health and development

Child Health Administration

Leadership in pediatric healthcare programs

International Child Health

Global opportunities in pediatric care