To improve the quality of life of a child
is immensely rewarding.
Pediatricians combine science, technology,
compassion, and people skills
in a unique profession
tasked with providing medical care
for infants, children, and young adults.
Pediatricians are physicians who diagnose,
treat and help prevent
children’s diseases and injuries,
from birth through young adulthood.
At clinics, they regularly see patients
for “well-child” visits
where they check to see if kids
are growing and developing appropriately,
as well as ensuring children receive
necessary vaccines and health tests
such as hearing and vision screening.
Pediatricians also see children
when they are sick,
and prescribe medications
or other treatment.
These physicians work with the whole family
to design treatment plans
and provide the knowledge and support
that is needed to care for a child.
While most pediatricians
work in doctors’ offices;
others care for patients in hospitals.
Pediatricians may specialize in different areas
such as pediatric surgery
or autoimmune disorders.
After college, pediatricians complete
4 years of medical school,
followed by 3 years of residency training
in general pediatrics.
Pediatricians may seek
additional training in a specialty field.