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Chinquetta’s Career

Chinquetta’s Career. Life as a Pediatrician. Pediatricians. Pediatricians are doctors who care for children from birth to early adulthood. They focus on the development, care, and disease of infants, children, and adolescents. Patients range from birth to 18; some states it’s 17.

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Chinquetta’s Career

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  1. Chinquetta’s Career Life as a Pediatrician

  2. Pediatricians • Pediatricians are doctors who care for children from birth to early adulthood. • They focus on the development, care, and disease of infants, children, and adolescents. • Patients range from birth to 18; some states it’s 17.

  3. Working Conditions • Working conditions are usually pleasant with the work environment being indoors well lighted exam rooms. • Hours of work frequently exceed 60 hours a week in the busier practices. • This typically can result in being awakened at all times of the night and/or being asked to come in at irregular times to evaluate a patient.

  4. Salary • Salary varies depending on location and the setting. • 4 hours per week,2080 hours per year • The average pediatrician salary is $69.81 per hour. The lowest 10% earn $32.42 per hour and those in the upper earn more than $80.00 per hour.

  5. Best states to earn a salary • Kentucky- $189,280 • Oklahoma- $182,000 • Nevada- $181,440 • South Dakota- $177,620 • Nebraska- $171,340

  6. Becoming a Pediatrician • As a pediatrician you have the option of practicing general medicine or specializing in pediatrics. • Becoming a pediatrician is no easy task; many years of schooling is required. • In high school, you should focus mainly on science and math courses to help you prepare for college.

  7. Training • Pediatricians follow the same medical training as other doctors. • Many complete bachelor’s degrees and then go on to pursue medical degrees from an accredited medical school. • Individuals interested in pursuing a 4-year M.D. degree program should verify its accrediation with the national accrediting agency.

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