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This experience typically occurs at one of the 32 approved pediatric surgical fellowships in the US and Canada.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthychildren.org\/English\/family-life\/health-management\/pediatric-specialists\/Pages\/What-is-a-Pediatric-Surgeon.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">What is a Pediatric Surgeon? (American Academy of Pediatrics)<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A Pediatric Surgeon is a general surgeon who has been trained specifically to care for infants and children with surgical problems. 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