1. pediatrician
By: Brendan McManamon

2. Why pediatrician?
I am very interested in Medicine and working in this field
I absolutely love kids and being able to help people, so working with kids and being able to help them is my dream job.
This field is steadily growing each year

3. History
1802
The first pediatric hospital in the Western world is generally accepted to be the Hôpital des Enfants Malades, the Hospital for Sick Children in English, which opened in 1802 in Paris.
1855
The first hospital for children in the United States was opened in Philadelphia in 1855.
early 18th century
The major focus of early pediatrics was the treatment of infectious diseases that affected children. Thomas Sydenham in Britain had led the way with the first accurate descriptions of measles, scarlet fever, and other diseases in the 17th century.

4. Role/Responsibility
As a pediatrician, your main occupational tasks involve providing medical care to people ranging in age from newborns to young adults
examining, diagnosing, and treating children with a wide variety of injuries and illnesses.
administer the many immunizations that are available to protect children from diseases such as hepatitis B, diphtheria, polio, measles, and the mumps.

5. Where can you find a pediatrician?
Pediatricians are located throughout the U.S and all throughout the world.
Work in a number of environments including-
Hospitals
Private practice offices
Health maintenance organizations
Community health centers
Public health clinics
Schools
Government or Military

6. What do they do? Begin day performing rounds at the hospital
Visits patients in the nursery and pediatric ward (takes vitals and checks status)
Begins patients appointments
Meets with staff (Nurse practitioners and other physicians) to discuss possible procedures that may need to be done
Begins seeing patients, may sign forms and write prescriptions
Typical day ends around 6-7, but they are on call

7. Education Earn a Bachelors Degree Graduate from medical school
Earn a license
Complete a pediatric residency, usually 3-7 years depending on specialization
Consider earning board certification

8. Certification
The requirements for a physician’s license vary by state, but include graduation from a medical school.
Pediatricians must complete a residency program in pediatrics to qualify for a state license.
Physicians who meet the state education and training requirements must pass a national examination to obtain a doctor’s license.
Physicians may take the U.S. Medical Licensing Examination or the Comprehensive Osteopathic Medical Licensing Examination.

9. Market
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are going to be 2.8 million jobs created in the next few years, a 26% increase.
Pediatricians that are willing to work in rural, low income areas, have the best employment opportunities because these areas lack doctors.

10. Projected salary 10% $143,767 25% $166,091 50% $190,610 75% $227,869
90%
$261,792
Pediatricians usually make around $190,610 which is the median salary.

11. Student Organizations
If you’re looking to go into pediatrics there is an Organization called the Pediatrics Special Interest group through the college of medicine.
Also there is the Pre-Medical and Osteopathic Organization

12. State/national Organizations
State organizations- Michigan academy of family physicians and the Michigan chapter of the American academy of pediatrics
National organizations- American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and the Academic Pediatric Association (APA)

13. Interesting facts
Their Schooling totals over 11 years to become a Pediatrician
There are 33 Different types of Pediatricians. From General Pediatricians to a Child Neurologist, Pediatricians treat every aspect of a child’s health.
Pediatricians are able to grow with their patients and watch them grow

14. References
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