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Do you need any credential or license required to be a pediatrician?
Credentials:
* Medical degree (e.g., M.D. or D.O.)
* Pediatric residency training
* Board certification in pediatrics by the American Board of Pediatrics (ABP) or the American Osteopathic Board of Pediatrics (AOBP)
Licenses:
* A state medical license
Some states may also require pediatricians to have a child abuse recognition and reporting certificate.