Pediatrician
Emme jett
Daily Activities
Treat children who have illnesses, health problems, and other medical concerns.
Examine children to chart growth and development or diagnose conditions.
Prescribe or give medication, therapy, or vaccinations to children.
Working Conditions
Have a high level of social interaction. They constantly talk with patients, parents, and medical staff.
Always work indoors.
Must be very exact and accurate in performing their job. This is very important because very serious mistakes could risk patients' health.
Work more than 40 hours per week.
Preparation or Training
have a high school diploma or equivalent
have a bachelor’s degree
graduate from medical school
complete an internship
pass a state licensing exam
complete a residency program in pediatrics
pass additional exams to become board certified
5 Important Skills or Abilities
Communicate
Reason and Problem Solve
Use Math and Science
Manage Oneself, People, Time, and Things
Work with People
Work with Things
- Perceive and Visualize
Recommended Core Classes or and Electives
English Language
Biology
Mathematics
Computers and Electronics
- Chemistry
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Safety and First Aid