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Pediatrician. By : Nataly Ramirez Angelica Robles 1. Pediatricians help in the development of infants into the stage of adulthood. The medical issues that pediatricians deal with include: illness, injuries, and disorders.
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Pediatrician By : Nataly Ramirez Angelica Robles 1.
Pediatricians help in the development of infants into the stage of adulthood. • The medical issues that pediatricians deal with include: illness, injuries, and disorders. • They work with parents on how to care for their new babies and offer advise to the development of their child. What do pediatricians do?2.
Must attend medical school. • Student must complete a bachelor’s degree as a pre-med major studying biology, chemistry, and other sciences. • They must take the MCAT, the medical college admission test. • Once in medical school, students spend four years learning how to be a doctor in both classrooms and applied settings. • After high school, you need 11 years of schoo.l Education3.
Medical College Admission Test • The MCAT exam is a standardized test that has been a part of the medical school admissions process for more than 80 years. • It’s a Multiple choice test. • Examines: problem solving, critical thinking, and knowledge of science concepts. • Taken junior or senior year of college. MCAT 4.
Average hourly wage for a pediatrician is about $77.60 per hour. • $161,410 on an annual basis. • Working in a private practice office you can earn a slightly higher average of $173,900. Average Salary 6.
Pediatricians have the opportunity to spend time with children. • Good Pay • Bonds are created with kids and parents. • Seeing a child recover from an illness based on a treatment plan is rewarding. • Rewarding careering in general. Pros 7.
Must be a good communicator to deal with the playful manner of children. • The career requires long hours. • Lots of training programs and school. • Must respond to emergencies out of abnormal working hours. • Difficult to balance work and family. • Medical school is expensive. • Requires a lot of patience and empathy. Cons 8.
Most pediatricians work in offices that only operate during normal business hours. • Some run their own practice and have their own office and have to accomplish to keep their business running. • Work as a team. Work Environments 9.
Assessing children's growth and development. • Prescribing medications and treatments • Ordering vaccines and injections • Advising parents about health and diet issues Responsibilities 10.
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http://www.usnewsuniversitydirectory.com/careers/pediatricians_11106.aspxhttp://www.usnewsuniversitydirectory.com/careers/pediatricians_11106.aspx • http://degreedirectory.org/articles/Pediatrician_career_summary_job_outlook_and_educational_requirements.html Bibliography 15.