BY: Deena Delzeit

Basic Jobs * diagnose illnesses and prescribe and administer treatment for people suffering from injury or disease; obtain medical histories; and order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests. They counsel patients on diet, hygiene, and preventive health care.

EMPLOYMENT  medical groups can afford expensive medical equipment and realize other business advantages. D.O.s are more likely than M.D.s to practice in small cities and towns and in rural areas. M.D.s tend to locate in urban areas, close to hospital and education centers.

† WORKING CONDITIONS † Pediatricians typically work in well- lighted, sterile environments and often stand for long periods. Most work in hospitals or in surgical outpatient centers. † Many Pediatricians work long, irregular hours. Over one-third of full-time physicians worked 60 hours or more a week. † Pediatricians typically work in well- lighted, sterile environments and often stand for long periods. Most work in hospitals or in surgical outpatient centers. † Many Pediatricians work long, irregular hours. Over one-third of full-time physicians worked 60 hours or more a week.

Pediatricians  Every decision for excellence, from high school onwards, impacts your chances of getting into medical school.high school  Earn an undergraduate degree, be accepted into medical school for four years, then complete an internship plus further residency.  The college or university you attend will be considered when applying for medical school the more prestigious the school the better.  During college you can either complete a pre-med major or a major in almost anything else.  Every decision for excellence, from high school onwards, impacts your chances of getting into medical school.high school  Earn an undergraduate degree, be accepted into medical school for four years, then complete an internship plus further residency.  The college or university you attend will be considered when applying for medical school the more prestigious the school the better.  During college you can either complete a pre-med major or a major in almost anything else.

Classes needed † organic chemistry † physical chemistry † physics † Biology † calculus † organic chemistry † physical chemistry † physics † Biology † calculus

Other job qualification  Disciplined, hard working, intelligent.  work in harmony with others as well as independently  Good judgment and quick decisions  communication with all ages.

Salary of a Pediatrician $ the median net income after expenses ranges from $125,000 to $150,000 $ physicians begin earning an income during their final few years of medical training, while they are serving their residencies, residents earn $30,000 to $45,000 per year. $ the median net income after expenses ranges from $125,000 to $150,000 $ physicians begin earning an income during their final few years of medical training, while they are serving their residencies, residents earn $30,000 to $45,000 per year.

Sources  ･ Association of American Medical Colleges, Section for Student Services, 2450 N St. NW., Washington, DC Internet: ･･･  American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine, 5550 Friendship Blvd., Suite 310, Chevy Chase, MD Internet: ･ American Medical Association, 515 N. State St., Chicago, IL Internet: ･･･  American Osteopathic Association, Division of Communications, 142 East Ontario St., Chicago, IL Internet:  ･ American Academy of Pediatrics, 141 Northwest Point Blvd., Elk Grove Village, IL Internet:

Job prospects  Employment of physicians and surgeons is projected to grow faster than average The growing population overall growth make the demand for physician services, Demand for physicians services is highly sensitive to changes in consumer preferences, health care reimbursement policies, and legislation. grow faster than average

Works Cited  Greene Alan MD FAAP. The Journey to Become a Pediatrician. Greene Ink, Inc. September 16,1996. Greene Ink, Inc. December 4,  ‘‘Physicians and Surgeons’’ U.S.Bureauoflabor Statistics. 10/25/06. d. December 4, d  Career As A Pediatrician: Doctor For Children. Chicago: Careers Research Monographs, ,16.  Greene Alan MD FAAP. The Journey to Become a Pediatrician. Greene Ink, Inc. September 16,1996. Greene Ink, Inc. December 4,  ‘‘Physicians and Surgeons’’ U.S.Bureauoflabor Statistics. 10/25/06. d. December 4, d  Career As A Pediatrician: Doctor For Children. Chicago: Careers Research Monographs, ,16.