Neonatologist

Duties and responsibilities: Neonatologists are pediatricians who have received additional, specialized training in the care of infants. After completing the three-year residency required for all pediatricians, neonatologists:  go on to three more years in a neonatal fellowship, learning to care for distressed infants under the supervision of an experienced practitioner. As critical-care providers for these youngest patients, neonatologists:  bear a range of responsibilities for their diagnosis and treatment, as well as providing support for the parents and other physicians.

Salary:  $201,733 per year.

        Education: High school - 4 years

• College degree - usually 4 years
• Medical school - 4 years
• Pediatric internship and residency - 3 years.
• Neonatology fellowship - 3 years