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Pediatricians . By: Lexie Schuebel. Choosing The Job. Working with kids Good pay Long school Safe Fun . A Lot of Responsibility. Provide heath care to kids/adolescents Vaccinate kids Refer emotionally damaged kids Talking to parents. High school Courses. English & foreign language
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Pediatricians By: LexieSchuebel
Choosing The Job Working with kids Good pay Long school Safe Fun
A Lot of Responsibility Provide heath care to kids/adolescents Vaccinate kids Refer emotionally damaged kids Talking to parents
High school Courses English & foreign language Many Science courses Advanced Math courses
After High School Complete bachelor's degree Graduate medical school Complete internship Pass a state licensing exam 3 year pediatric residency Additional exams
Career Advancements Special training More school Specializing in certain areas
Related Jobs Prenital Nurse Pediatric Nurse Family Doctor
Technology • Variety of equipment • Such as: • Thermometer • Stethoscope • Reflex Hammer
Salary Average Pediatrician: Starting-175,000 Experienced-250,000+ Varies with: Reputation Experience
Working Hours 50-60 hours a week Most nights and weekends On call often $80.00+
Disadvantages Long hours On call often Expensive to pursue Good grades in school Low starting pay of other doctors
Advantages Good pay People need doctors (Growth 23.1%) Can do it anywhere Work with people Safe working environment New things everyday
Other Facts Most employed at: Doctor’s offices Hospitals Federal, state and local government agencies 12% self employed
Where Did it Come From? After the plague Early 14th century Children became focus
Works Cited Ann, Carole. “What Equipment do Pediatricians Use?” Ehow. Demand Media Inc, 2012. Web. 14 May 2012. “PediatCareers in Focus: Physicians. New York: Ferguson, 2006. Print. ricians.” iseekcareers. N.P. N.D. Web. 17 May 2012.
Works Cited “Pediatrics Salaries.” Mommd.Mommd, 2012. Web. 14 May 2012.