A pediatrician: undergraduate 4-year college degree, four years of medical school, three years of pediatric residency, and can spend two to six years subspecializing. That’s 11-15 years of pediatric preparation.
Robert Kennedy, Jr.’s education: BA in American history and literature; law degree; Master of Laws degree in environmental law.
As the current U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS), his array of responsibilities includes protecting the health of all Americans, providing essential human services, and directing public health emergency responses.
When parents are making decisions on vaccinations and other health recommendations relevant to keeping their children healthy and safe, which education and degrees matter?
Camille Gannon
West side
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