The name Maria means 'sea of bitterness; rebelliousness; wished-for child; to swell'. It is derived from the word mirjam with the meaning 'bitterness'. Original forms of the name include Maria (Latin and Old Greek), Mariam (Old Greek), Mariamne (Hebrew), Maryam (Aramaic), and Miryam (Hebrew).he name Maria is used to a great extent; it has 54 forms that are used in English and foreign languages. English forms of Maria include Maeria, Maie, Malia, Mareah, Mariabell, Mariabella, Mariabelle, Mariae, Marialena, Marialinda, Marialisa, Mariasha, Mariesa, Mariessa, Marija, Marria, Mary, Mayria, and Mia. mÃ­a
Training to become a pediatrician requires a four-year undergraduate degree, four years of medical school, and three or more years of hands-on residency training. Should you choose to further specialize in one aspect of pediatrics, such as surgery or adolescent medicine, you may spend up to 10 years of paid training beyond medical school.
To become a pediatrician, an individual must go to medical school, then complete a residency in pediatrics. How to Choose a Pediatrician School. Selecting a pediatrician school is based on both the general medical knowledge obtained and the availability of a residency. After completing their undergraduate studies, prospective doctors are required to go through four years of medical schooling followed by a hospital residency lasting 2-6 years. The first two years of medical school require both classroom and laboratory work. The second two years are dedicated to working alongside licensed physicians in rotations of various natures, including pediatrics. Becoming a pediatrician next involves research and work at the residency level.