PEDIATRICIAN

CAREER DISCRIPTION

• Pediatricians provide medical care to infants,children, and young adults and treat illnesses and medical conditions including injuries

TASKS

• Examine children's growth and development
• Collect and record patient information such as medical history, reports, or exam results

WORK SETTING

• Hospitals
• Health centers
• Health clinics
• Doctor's office

TOOLS

• Doctor equipment

ADVANCEMENT

• Surgeon
• Allergy
• Oncology
• Family care

TRAINING/education

• Medical knowledge of infants and children
• Bachlor's degree and then go on to get a Doctor of Medicine degree
• 4 years undergraduate-4 years in medical school-12 months internship

likes

• Kids
• Family friendly enviroment

disLIKES

• Screaming kids
• Rude parents
• Parents thinking they know better than you and wanting you to do certian things

helpful qualities

• Liking kids
• Dealing with loud enviroments
• Handles stress well

SALARY

FUN FACTS

• You get to watch a kid grow up until they're an adult if they stay with you
• 33 different kinds