Pediatrician

By: Taylor K.

WORK EXPIRIENCE PROJECT

SEPTEMBER 25, 2016MS. NORDHEIMER

Table of Contents

General Description ……………………………………………………………… Page. 2History ……………………………………………………………………………………… Page. 2 Working Conditions …………………………………………………………………... Page. 3 Employment Outlook ………………………………………………………………… Page. 3Related Careers ………………………………………………………………………. Page. 3Post Secondary Institutions …………………………………………………… Page. 4Sample Program of study ………………………………………………………. Page. 4

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General Description

Pediatricians are doctor’s who specialized in the care of children from newborns, to teenagers. They are involved in diagnosing, treating illnesses, diseases and infections as well, as counselling the children through difficult times such as puberty and family problems.

Pediatricians are usually either self-employed, opening their own practices or they work at a hospital or health clinic. The types of activities they preform are; conducting physical exams and order tests to diagnose diseases and injuries, recommend treatment plans, prescribe medication, counsel their patients through tough times and often working very closely with social workers and family members. Supervision on the job is not something that is required, if you are a pediatric resident you will be working closely with a register pediatrician, learning and applying your knowledge in a real-life scenario. As you are not fully certified, the registered pediatrician is in charge of the tasks you complete making sure you are not performing things out of your comfort zone. If you are a newer pediatrician (but you are certified) there will be more people looking out for you and checking to make sure you are doing everything correctly. As you become more well-known, and experienced you are trusted that you know what to do, and if you open up your own practice, your supervision is yourself.

HistoryAlthough the history of traditional medicine can date back as far as ancient Greece,

pediatrics is still considered a relatively new branch of medicine. Even back then people understood the difference between children and adults and how they show be treated differently. Swedish physician Nils Rosén von Rosenstein is considered to be the founder of modern pediatrics. His work with “The diseases of children, and their remedies” is considered to be the “first modern textbook on this subject”. The first pediatric hospital was opened, in 1802 Paris, France Hôpital des Enfants Malades, it was a hospital for sick children specifically to keep them away from the sick adults. This hospital would accept patients up to the age of fifteen, and to this day still exists as the pediatric unit of the Necker Hospital. Gradually, European countries followed suit, with different hospitals or smaller units dedicated to children made. The English speaking countries waiting until 1852 to open up its first hospital, and the first pediatric hospital that opened in the United States of America opened in 1855 (Children’s hospital of Philadelphia)

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The working conditions for pediatricians depends on if they are working for a hospital, clinic or are self employed, but they all will have generally similar conditions. Pediatricians often work 45 – 60 hours work weeks, and may have to work weekends and nights. As pediatricians are able to choose whether they work part-time or full-time their hours will reflect that. Pediatricians are not a part of a union, but can join their provinces medical association and from there join the Canadian Medical Association. Pediatricians do not receive benefits such as medical insurance, dental plans, employment insurance or a pension plan. As most physicians are self-employed, they all belong to their own corporation, and if they want benefits will usually purchase them.

Employment OutlookThe employment outlook for pediatricians is good, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor

Statistics (BLS) there should be a 14% increase in jobs such as physicians and surgeons (which paediatrician is grouped into) from 2014-2024, and the need will keep on rising. As there is always a need for people in the medical field and a small amount of people accepted into med school the unemployment rate is practically non-existent. Which means graduates from med school can expect that after their residencies, there will already be a job available for them.

Related CareersCareers related to pediatrician

- Allergist - Family Physician - Obstetrician – Gynecologist- Surgeon - Anesthesiologist - Cardiologist - Nurse Practitioner - Psychologist - Adoption Counsellor - Midwife

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Post Secondary InstitutionsUniversity of British Columbia Faculty of Medicine

Cumming School of Medicine

Dalhousie University Faculty of Medicine

McMaster University Medical School

Queen’s School of Medicine

Northern Ontario School of Medicine

Memorial University of Newfoundland’s Faculty of Medicine

Sample program of studyBefore applying to medical school you must have a BA degree. No degree is specifically

required, but it is strongly recommended that you take general biology, general chemistry organic chemistry and biochemistry. What is required is six credits of an English course. As well, you must take the MCAT (medical college administrations test) and your grade on the test combined with your grades from your BA is what will be considered when you’re applying. After getting into medical school you are a part of a four-year program dedicated to learning medicine. This course outline for four years, is UBC Faculty of Medicine outline. After graduating from Med school, you will then need to complete your residency in your desired field, for pediatricians their residency usually last about 3 years.

Year 1

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MEDD 410 - Transition into Medical Education: Is a three week course which orientates students to the UBC faculty of medicine undergrad program, and set expectations of the medical profession.

MEDD 411 - Foundations of Medical Practice: Is a fourteen-week course, where the education goals of each week are anchored by specific clinical presentation.

Site Orientation: This week orientates the students to site-specific program facilities and staff. This week also includes curricular sessions in preparation for the next course.

MEDD 412 - Foundations of Medical Practice II: This fourteen-week course builds on the concept already learnt in MEDD 410 and MEDD 411. This course will enhance students understanding of core medical concepts and skills.

MEDD 419 - Foundations of Scholarship and Flexible Enhanced Learning: The introduction of flexible enhanced learning within the medical curriculum offers a unique opportunity for medical students to pursue a variety of learning experiences with in a flexible learning space.

Year 2MEDD 421 - Foundations of Medical Practice III: This course involves increasingly complex clinical presentations integrating foundational sciences and clinical practice themes.

MEDD 422 - Transition into Clinical Education: This course prepares students to transition from class-room based learning to critical learning environments.

MEDD 429 - Flexible Enhanced Learning II: This course is an opportunity to build on scholarly activities started in MEDD 419 or start new ones. It will emphasize social accountability and foster innovation.

Year 3 and Year 4 Core Clerkships and Electives: Years 3 and 4 provide students with core and elective clerkship experiences across the breadth of medicine through clinical and academic learning opportunities.

MEDD 439 - Flexible Enhanced Learning III: This course is an opportunity to build on activities started in 419 or 429 or start new ones. It emphasizes social accountability and fosters innovation.

MEDD 448 - Transition into Postgraduate Education and Practice: This course has been specifically designed to facilitates students transition from medical school into residency and medical practice.

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