Optional · 1 of 3

Subspecialties that change the job

Each is a 2 to 3 year fellowship after residency.

• Neonatology

  Premature and sick newborns in the NICU (neonatal intensive care unit). Higher pay, heavy call.

• Pediatric emergency medicine

  Shift work in a children's emergency department.

• Pediatric cardiology, oncology, neurology

  Mostly at big academic children's hospitals.

• Developmental pediatrics

  Autism, learning and behaviour. Long waits, huge demand.