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PediatricianOne on One
What Is A Pediatrician? A pediatrician is someone who examine
patients, order, perform and interprets diagnostic tests, and examine patients regularly to assess their growth and developments. Pediatricians also prescribe or administer treatment, therapy, medication, vaccination and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness and disease.
As you all may know, pediatrician’s patients are infants and children.
Day-To-Day Activites Meet parents and patientsGather information and conduct
examinations to identify health problems
Discuss treatments with parents and patients
- Discussions may include recommendations, medical procedures, and references to other specialist (if needed).
Career Benefits Typical employment benefits package is worth over
$20,000 per year Paid Leave -Vacation: 14 working days -Sick Leave: 12 working days Insurance Programs -Comprehensive medical are plan -Dental insurance -Vision insurance -$100,00 basic life insurance -Disability insurance -Professional Liability
Education in General As a pediatrician you will ALWAYS be learning. 4 years of undergraduate courses at a college
or university -which will get you a BS, BA, or Bachelor’s
Degree Then you will attend 4 years of Medical
School Then you’ll have 3 years of residency training After 3 years of residency you are now a
pediatrician and “eligible” to become “certified” in pediatrics
Education: High SchoolClasses: Basic Sciences ( biology,
chemistry, physics, algebra, geometry, calculus if possible)
Classes: Humanities ( English, a foreign language)
Get involved in high school charity organizations
TIP: Develop good study habits in high school and be involved.
Education: College Most students take a “Premed” curriculum, which
includes some basic science courses Students simply need to fulfill the basic science
course requirements that most medical schools recommend.
These include: Biology- 1-2courses of basic genetics, 1 course of basic
microbiology and molecular biology Chemistry- 1-2 courses in basic organic chemistry Physics- 1 basic course Math- 2 courses in calculus
Education: Medical School First two years are focused on basic medical
science. Courses: human anatomy, physiology, chemistry, microbiology, pharmacology, neuroanatomy, etc. Second two years are focused on clinical
sciences where you get “hands-on” experience with patients
Courses: Internal Medicine, Radiology, Cardiology Surgery, Emergency Medicine, OB/GYN, Pediatrics, etc.
Education: ResidencyOnce done with Medical School,
you’re now an official doctorMost difficult 3 years of your
training is your residencyEmotional and physical
challenges
SalaryNational average: $158,170 per
yearThe average Pediatrician salary:
$77.60 per hourLowest 10% earn is $40.79 per
hourUpper 10% earn is $80.00 per
hour
SkillsBasic skills- listening, not
interrupting, asking good questions, pros & cons of difficult ways to solve a problem
Problem Solving- noticing a problem and figuring it out
People system- picking best options
AbilitiesVerbal- verbal communication,
listening and understandingIdeas and Logic- putting multiple
detailed information togetherAttention- paying attention and
not getting distracted
PersonalityPeople interested in this field like
activities that include ideas, thinking and problem solving
Anne: “Pediatricians must be patient and compassionate. They must also be good listeners and have a great deal of energy.”
Security“ I would say that most
pediatricians can count on remaining in the position for the rest of their life. Some burn out and work part time,” said Anne.
“Unless all sickness is eradicated from earth, the need for doctors wont go away,” said Frank.
Challenges Putting children at ease and
persuading them everything is going to be alright.
Emotional strainsExcessive demand by patients
parents
LimitationsGetting into Medical SchoolAfter you get into Medical School
and graduating it wont be hard to find a job