A developmental pediatrician (sometimes referred to as a “developmental-behavioral pediatrician”) is a medical doctor that has received the same medical education as a typical pediatrician, with more specific training in developmental delays.
Developmental-behavioral pediatricians will have completed:
Four years of medical school
Three years of residency training in pediatrics
Board certification in pediatrics
Additional subspecialty training in developmental-behavioral pediatrics (typically 3 years)
Developmental pediatricians are certified through a process that involves a comprehensive examination process, administered by the American Board of Pediatrics.