How long does it take to study paediatrics?

• What is the length of training to become a pediatrician? Medical school lasts four years, and a general pediatrics residency is three years long. A pediatrician’s residency will last an additional two years if their postgraduate training includes both pediatrics and another medical specialty.

How many years does it take to become a Paediatrician in South Africa?

• The candidate must meet the following requirements before beginning post-graduate studies for a pediatrics specialty: – obtain an MBChB degree for two years; – be registered as a medical doctor with the Interim Medical and Dental Council (IMDC) of South Africa for one year.

What subjects are needed to become a pediatrician in South Africa?

• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college is required for enrollment in medical or osteopathic school. A full year of education in biology, general chemistry, organic chemistry, physics, mathematics, and English is required of applicants to medical school.