Pediatrician

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Protects and treats children's health: tracks development, diagnoses illness and guides parents.

What does a Pediatrician do?

  • Examines the child and tracks development
  • Diagnoses illness and prescribes treatment
  • Organises vaccination and prevention
  • Advises parents on care and nutrition

Which skills do you need?

PediatricsDiagnosticsEmpathyAttentivenessCommunication with childrenPatienceDecision-making

How to become a Pediatrician?

  1. 1Medical university (usually 6 years)
  2. 2Residency: pediatrics
  3. 3Licence and clinic practice

What is the work environment like?

A clinic or hospital: children, parents and scheduled visits, often shift work. Attention and warmth matter.

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