Following graduation from medical school, primary care pediatricians (complete) three years of education in an accredited pediatric residency program. Pediatric residency training (emphasize) care of the whole infant, child, adolescent, and young adult. Following the pediatric residency, the pediatrician (be) eligible for board certification by the American Board of Pediatrics with successful completion of a comprehensive written examination. Recertification is required every seven years. Although nearly 60 percent of pediatricians are involved in the provision of primary care for their patients, many others (choose) to continue their education in pediatric subspecialties.