Success with a Career in Pediatrics Rosanne Ramraj 5th period VIC2301 2-16-12

What should you major in?

•If you’d like to pursue a career in Pediatrics, you should major in Biology, Chemistry, a Biology collateral, or a Chemistry collateral.

• Schooling is very significant and you should make at least a “B” average in these majors.

Years of schooling • 4 years of college• 4 years of Medical School• 3 years of Pediatric Residency

•***** Undergraduate schooling is your 4 years in college. Prerequisites for medical school should be completed as well. (chemistry, biology, physics, etc.)

How would you practice pediatrics?• I would like to work at a children’s hospital, and

I prefer not to have my own business.• Hospitals such as, Saint Jude’s Children’s

Hospital, Shand’s Children’s Hospital, and Nemours Children’s Clinic Hospital.

Working Environment• The working environment for a pediatrician consists of

nurses, parents, infants, children from ages two through eighteen, and other pediatricians.

• It is important to be able to communicate with children and parents very well to have a great impression on the quality of your work and attitude.

Training and Certification requirements• Pediatricians are board certified by the American

Board of Pediatrics (ABP). They must take a written board examination before completing residency to get board certification. If they choose to specialize in another branch of pediatrics, they must be board certified by an appropriate organization.

Benefits of Pediatrics• Basic hospital, surgical, and medical insurance• Maternity Leave• Dental Assistance Plan• Group Life Insurance• Sick-Leave Plan for short term disability• Long-Term Disability• Travel Insurance• Vacation Benefits• Tuition Benefits

Salary• The annual starting salary for a pediatrician is $68,000.00• Depending on the area you specialize in, the outcome of

your annual salary will differ. • They do not get paid by hour, but annually and if they

practice privately, then they may get paid by the patient.• The region, amount of schooling, specializing field, and

how many years of practice you’ve had depends on what your salary will be.

Pediatrics Associations

American Academy of PediatricsPediatric Academic Societies Academic Pediatric Association

These associations help further knowledge and development in the field of pediatrics. Such, as studies in medicines, how to help infants, and children more in staying healthy. Also, learning more about the specialization of pediatrics.

Medical schools

• University of Florida College of Medicine• University of South Florida College of Medicine• University of Miami School of Medicine• Florida State University College of Medicine

These are medical schools only listed in Florida.

Why did I choose this career?

• I chose to pursue a career in Pediatrics, because I’ve always wanted to be involved in the medical field, and I love to be around children.

• I also love science and math.

• I think the profession best suits me, because I can do it for the rest of my life.

Credits

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•Sources: •www.fda.gov•www.ibx.com•Google>>Images • Information from pediatrichealthcare.com