How do I become a neonatologist?

To pursue a career as a neonatologist, you need a bachelor’s degree in a science field and a medical degree. Once you complete your degree programs, you need to acquire a residency in pediatrics. During your residency, you gain clinical experience and learn the special skills needed to practice medicine on children under the supervision of qualified physicians. A neonatal fellowship follows your residency; the fellowship enables you to practice working with newborns, premature babies, and on baby intensive care cases.