Neonatologist

Neonatology 

Duties and Responsibilities:

Some responsibilities of a neonatologist are to treat newborns with conditions such as breathing problems. A neonatologist also cares for premature babies and babies that are critically ill. They also stabilize the babies when needed.

Salary:

A neonatologist can make anywhere from $107,062 to $219,050. This varies on the company they work for.

Education:

A neonatologist is required to have 4 years of medical school, 3 years of residency treating in general pediatrics. 3 years of additional training in newborn intensive care. Neonatologists also need to be qualified by the board and sub board of doctors.

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Reflection:

I wouldn’t be a neonatologist because I think you need to be emotionally strong. What I mean is that , you’re not just going to take care of babies, you are specifically taking care of babies with birth defects or drug induced babies. Babies will also cry a lot, which I find very sad.