Taxes on Benefits. If you earn only Social Security disability benefits, chances are good that you won't owe the IRS anything, and won't need to file a return, as long as you have no other sources of income, such as an interest-bearing savings account or rental property.f you earn only Social Security disability benefits, chances are good that you won't owe the IRS anything, and won't need to file a return, as long as you have no other sources of income, such as an interest-bearing savings account or rental property.
ADDENDUM: one must complete 4 years of college in excellent standing; complete 4 years of medical school; and then, complete 3-5 years in a residency program (hospital setting) in pediatric/adolescent medicine. I am going to assume you are referring to a medical doctor (MD) with a specialization in pediatrics. If you are starting your undergraduate work, you can figure on approximately eight years, provided you take the program of study as prescribed by your institution. Viper1.
Pediatricians are physicians who have specialized in pediatric medicine. The first step is to become a physician. This involves graduating from college and going to medical school. Medical school is typically a four year program, although there are some schools that offer a combined BS/MD or BS/DO degree in six years. You would need a medical degree to start and then go on to specialize with further training in pediatrics. 2  Pediatricians need 4 years of undergraduate school followed by four more years of medical school, followed by 3 years of internship and residency.