Career questions tagged pediatrics
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What should I major in if I want to be a Pediatrician?
I'm a highschool junior and I don't know what I should major in to be a pediatrician.
What classes/course of actions should i start taking right now to become a pediatric nurse practitioner, or a registered pediatric nurse ASAP?
I am currently a sophomore, and I have already asked my counselors to allow to take an after school college credit Psychology class through SAC. I do not have a chemistry or a history; which bums me out bc i could've done AP world or chem honors. I am also in a magnet school arts program for instrumental music and trying to simultaneously take on CTE classes, such as Health Sci. Theory. Next year, ill be able to sign up for a CNA program at my school; furthermore, i also taking a medical assistant certificate for my senior year, which will allow me to log in for clinicals!!!! I am so excited to be as qualified as i can be. As of this beginning of the year, my lowest grade is a 97, and I wish to have as much college credit and honors to up my GPA and get noticed. Please, someone tell me what else i can do to stand out even more!!
What would it take for me to become a pediatrician?
I am asking for a school project. I want to be a pediatrician when I grow up. I am in 9th grade.
Can I study to become a pediatrician at the age of 16 years
Can I be a pediatrician at the age of 16
What should I do to prepare myself?
What books or things should I do to prepare myself as a 15 year old girl that has decided to be a pediatrician?
How will I make it?
I am an upcoming senior, I’m stressed about what I want to become and where I’m going to end up. I know I want to help children and do something in the healthcare, I’ve always wanted to work with children and babies. I’m just not confident enough to pick what to do and if I’m smart enough for it.
As a pediatric nurse what are some daily duties?
Im in 10th grade, I'm looking forward to becoming a pediatric nurse in the future. I'm currently doing a research project on this job and I'm hoping to receive more information and learn more about my dream job.
How many years does it take to become a pediatrician?
What is the school sequence?
Genetics Career help?
If I’m deeply interested in women’s health, babies, fertility, and genetics, what career would allow me to help families understand their genetic makeup and make informed decisions for their future? How can I prepare myself for this career?
What is the best part about being a pediatric PA?
I am planning on becoming a PA in the future going into pediatrics.
What is the day in the life of a pediatric physician? What if you are in the room with a patient who has stridor in their tracheal area as a respiratory therapist?
Do you leave the room and get assistance, or do you stay with the patient and yell for help or activate a rapid response? I was thinking that you stay with the patient and use the medical phone to call for help.
What are the most important things I can start doing right now as a college student to prepare for a career as a speech-language pathologist working with pediatrics ?
I am currently a college student planning to major in speech-language pathology, and I am especially interested in working with children in the future. I want to make sure I'm taking the right steps now to prepare myself academically and gain relevant experience. I also work while in school, so I am trying to balance everything while still setting myself up for success.
As a pediatric nurse in a hospital setting, what is the most effective approach to support and comfort parents when they are overwhelmed by emotions such as bawling, yelling, etc.? #Spring26
I am a high school senior who aspires to become a pediatric nurse. I am naturally empathetic and I understand how emotional it is for parents when their child is facing serious complications. I am asking this question because I want to prepare myself early and learn the best ways to comfort families, whether it is giving them kind words or simply offering a hug. It is hard to see someone feel overwhelmed, and I want to be someone who provides comfort and support to patients and their families during those difficult moments.
When is the best time to get a medical internship and what are some interview strategies to obtain an internship?
This question is specifically for medical internships, ideally one for the field of pediatrics.
What is the typical path to becoming a pediatric rheumatologist?
I would like to become a pediatric rheumatologist. I know I need an undergraduate degree and to take specific prerequisites. I also know I need to go to medical school and earn an MD. From there, I would go to residency. However, that is where I get more or less confused and start to not understand the entire path.
How do I go about choosing classes, volunteer opportunities, internships and practicum to be a child life specialist?
I am a current college freshman studying psychology and thinking to include a minor in either education or global and community health. I love to work with kids and am very interested in this career path.
How do I become a pediatric OT?
I’m a current junior in HS and interning every week with a pediatric OT in an elementary school and absolutely love it! What steps should I take to peruse a career as a pediatric OT?
As a high school student who loves working with children but struggles with science, what pediatric careers would you recommend How much science do you actually use in your daily work, and what type of science is most important for your job? What does a typical day look like in your job when working with children and families? What challenges come with working with children, and how do you handle them?
I am in the 12th Grade and Just want to know how the fields I am interested in are. Any ways I can prepare and if there are any internships.
Question 1: What were some main challenges you faced when first working in this position, and how did you overcome them ?
My name is Lony , and I am a current high school student.For my Literacy class, I am completing a project that involves interviewing a professional in the medical field I'm interested in to learn more about their career journey and experiences. I am very interested in the field of neonatology
What experiences in high school/college were most helpful on your path to medical school? Is there anything you wish you did to prepare you better for med school or your career? #fall25
I am in 12th grade and will be heading to college soon. I am trying to discover what career I want to pursue in the future and I have been interested in pediatrics for quite a while now. I am interested in learning more about the medical field in general to ensure it is something I can see myself pursuing in the future. Thank you!
How do you recommend going about getting clinical experience?
I want to go into premed with the goal of pediatrics in either oncology or cardiology (though I am still exploring my options). I want to interact with patients face to face, but am still open to any type of experience I can get. I also live in Massachusetts, though I'm not sure if that makes it easier or harder to get clinical experience.
I'm a freshman working toward a bachelor's in nursing (BSN) and I'm interested in pediatric-related research and pediatric oncology. Are there opportunities to get involved in related research as a nursing student in NJ?
I'm interested in getting experience to work in pediatrics in the future and very interested in participating in research, but I don't know how to go about finding opportunities.
What is it REALLY like to be a pediatric occupational therapist? Would it be useful to major in behavioral sciences with a child life focus if I want to become a pediatric occupational therapist?
What is it REALLY like to be a pediatric occupational therapist? Would it be useful to major in behavioral sciences with a child life focus if I want to become a pediatric occupational therapist?
How do I pursue a career as a pediatric physician assistant?
I am a senior at my high school, I have a GPA of 3.9 and I am involved in art club and my local church. I had the opportunity to go on a mission trip to Jamaica and it made me realize that I would like to pursue a career as a pediatric physician assistant. *Edited by Admin for clarity
If I have a degree in Kinesiology, can I still go into the Pediatric Ultrasound field??
I'm trying to find a college with Softball and Sonography, but most colleges do not have Sonography as an option. I have noticed that most colleges have Kinesiology, so I was thinking about switching my major option.
Where can I volunteer as a 13 year old?
I am in 7th grade, 13 years old, In junior high, I love books, reading, helping children, and I also love animals. I am very artistic and always love to help
What are the pros and cons of focusing on going to Medical school at your undergraduate school, where you already have strong connections with the professors, versus spending your summers at different schools to foster new relationships and have better chances to be accepted at different medical schools? #Fall25?
I am interested in going to Medical school to earn a degree in pediatrics and hope to go to UW-Madison for my undergrad.
What is the most challenging part about nursing job interview, and how can we make our applications stand out amongst others? What are some easy ways we can gain experience in a hospital before getting our BSN?
I am a college freshman who is applying for nursing school at Sam Houston State University this summer. I hope to become a Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner - Acute Care working in the PICU one day. Additionally, I am a Type 1 Diabetic.