Career Essay

The career I chose to do my research on is a pediatrician. I chose this because i like working with kids and would love to help them get better. This career started in Europe. There was a gradual move to separate institutions for sick kids, so they wouldn't be exposed to the adults. In the western world the first pediatric hospital opened in France in June 1802. The english speaking world waited until 1852 to open the first pediatric hospital.

There are about 30,890 people who work in this career. The state with the highest employment level in this occupation is California. They have about 4,720. There are many duties that come with being a pediatrician. The general duties are to diagnose, treat, and help prevent childrens injuries and diseases. Some more specific duties are tracking growth and development. She records the child's height and weight and checks a variety of things at each check up. They also guide parents on how to help prevent illnesses by practicing good hygiene, immunizations, and nutrition. The hours of a pediatrician may vary depending on the needs of the hospital or clinic they work at. Typically they work 50-60 hours a week. Pediatricians are one of the highest paid physicians. The average income of a pediatrician is about $177,080. The hourly pay could be about $85.14 depending on where and how experienced you are.

In this field you must have some specific qualifications. You should have good communication skills. You must be able to speak with both children and adults. This also includes listening to what they both have to say. You must be able to speak on a child's level and on an adult level. A lot of kids are scared to go to the doctor thats why you should be patient and calm with them. Pediatricia...

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...rmations and injuries to the bones. Pediatric cardiologists analyze and treat heart problems. Nephrologists treat and study kidney issues. Oncologists treat tumors, often associated with cancer. There are also Pediatric psychologists who help patients with all the emotions that come along with the sickness of the child. Neonatal medicine treats illnesses related to newborns. Perinatal medicine treats concerns affecting unborn babies during the second half of the mothers pregnancy, during childbirth, and a few weeks after delivery.

After studying and doing all this research on being a pediatrician, i could see myself being one. Other than the fact that they have to go to school for 11 years, they get paid very good money and get to work with kids everyday. To me that seems like the best job in the world, helping a child get better, that would be the best feeling.