title: [Pediatrics in Mexico. What it is and what is should be].
abstract: The present situation of the pediatrician in Mexico is described and the effects on medicine in the country are outlined. The evolution of pediatrics in the country in the past 35 years and what is expected in the future if the actual structure is not changed are discussed. What a real pediatrician should be is defined and solutions are offered to solve the problem.
mesh_terms: D004501:Education, Medical; D005544:Forecasting; D008800:Mexico; D010372:Pediatrics / Q000193:education / Q000592:standards*
vernacular_title: La pediatría en México. Lo que es y lo que debiera ser