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