The most powerful risk factor predisposing to atherosclerotic peripheral arterial occlusive disease is cigarette smoking (47); in fact, the rarity of peripheral arterial occlusive disease in patients who have never smoked was noted by Eastcott as early as 1962 (23). The epidemiologic evidence linking cigarette smoking to atherosclerotic peripheral arterial occlusive disease is discussed in detail below.
It takes 4 years of undergraduate education, 4 years of medical school, and 3 years of pediatric residency to become a general pediatrician, totaling at least 11 years.Further, most fellowship subspecialties last 3 years, increasing the time spent in training to about 14 years overall.t takes 4 years of undergraduate education, 4 years of medical school, and 3 years of pediatric residency to become a general pediatrician, totaling at least 11 years.
1 Keep in mind that you will need lots of patience to become a pediatrician. 2  If you want to be a pediatrician, never stop chasing your dreams, even if there are setbacks along the way. 3  Consider taking out a student loan or applying for a scholarship to help pay for medical school, which can be very expensive.ost students who pursue medicine choose pre-med majors like Biology or Chemistry, but you don't necessarily have to graduate with a Bachelor of Sciences (BS). Students who graduate in social sciences and humanities can also be accepted to medical school.