Career questions tagged pediatrics
Pediatricians are Doctors who take care of children 21 years and younger. For more information, please read below. Read more Show less
What kind of person makes a good pediatric oncologist?
My friend wants to be this and she wants more info on it.
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.
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.
What does a typical work day look like for a pediatrician?
I am a middle schooler who is doing a career project and I need input from someone in the career I want to pursue.
What is the most rewarding aspect of being a pediatric nurse practitioner?
Hi! My name is London and I am a high school senior trying to get into an early admission track for nursing school. I am interested in pursuing a career as a pediatric nurse practitioner. I am a CNA, MA, and Sports Medicine Intern, as well as HOSA president for my high school. I have had many nurses tell me that they disliked pediatrics but I never hear anything positive about it. I would love to learn about any positive parts of being in pediatric nursing!
What are major requirements for becoming a pediatrician
What requirements are needed?
HBCU, College vs. Medical school, OB/GYN HELP!?
Hi! I live in a random city on the edge of Pennsylvania. I want to know how I could possibly get into an HBCU. Another thing is, I want to know which one i should apply to for the major I’m interested in. That’s also another thing, how do I become an OB/GYN? What do I have to do? What classes do I have to take? Can I get a head start while in high school? Please help!
What are some career paths to look at that involve children and the medical field besides being a pediatrician?
I am a rising senior in high school and am taking multiple classes relating to child growth and development but I also am interested in the medical field. I want to know if there are other job paths to look at before I start applying for colleges and what the lives of other career paths look like. Ideally i'l love a 9-5 week day job but with a little action
If my strengths are quick learning, problem solving, and being adaptable and my hobbies are doing active things, what types of careers or industries might best fit me?
I am a freshman in high school, my desired career is to become a Pediatrician.
Are there any ways you can get patient care hours prior to PA school if you don't want to work as a CNA?
I want to become a pediatric PA, and I've learned that patient care hours are a really important requirement for getting into PA school. I know that the most common route to gaining these hours is through becoming a CNA, but I am really not interested in working in a nursing home or any other similar environment. Are there any alternative routes I could take that don't involve becoming a CNA?
What do you feel is the most rewarding part of your job as a pediatrician?
More specifically I want to be a pediatric cardiologist!
What skills or qualities are most important for someone working in pediatric occupational therapy?
I am currently a high school senior wanting to pursue pediatric occupational therapy in the future. I love working with children and I fell in love with the idea of getting to help kids live there best like through occupational therapy. I would love to know any tips for someone like me wanting to pursue a career in occupational therapy.
What is the best way to get a look at Physical Therapy before entering the job?
I am about to go into my first year of college. I have done a job shadow day, but it was very brief and only focused on the sports aspects of PT. I am wanting to go into pediatrics but I’d like to get a better idea of what that and PT as a whole looks like before I get too deep into this career.
Is it worth it to pursue a specialty in Pediatrics? What are some of the most worthwhile specialties?
I know that I want to pursue a career in the medical field, specializing in pediatrics. I am an incoming college freshman planning to major in Biology and take on the pre-med route. I want to try to explore just general pediatrics for now but I'm curious what it's like studying something specific, how job finding or residency or shadowing is in a particular pediatric field, what patient care looks like, what kind of research is done (if any at all), or how pursuing it is like in general. I know there are also salary differences based on the specialty but I'm more curious as to what experiences can come with different specialties vs. what it's like in general pediatrics. I also want to hear some of the best experiences some people have had doing specialties and how satisfactory they are career-wise
I am a Senior in Highschool and I want to become a General Pediatrician but Doctor what are the steps that I need to take?
I know I have to get my Bachelor's degree, Graduate from medical school. But what else do I need to do? I will be attending UCR what can I do and who can I talk to for more information and additional help.
What are the most important considerations when developing an interdisciplinary studies program for a pre-health major. ?
I am planning on a career in Occupational Therapy and would like to specialize in pediatrics. However, I am concerned about having too narrow a focus.
Which is the best nursing specialty: labor and delivery, pediatrics, or neonatal care?
I’m going into nursing school this fall and was wondering which of these specialties was the best to work in! I would like to get an idea of which specialty to go into so I can look into the specifics of the area!
I'm pursuing a career in ultrasound, but I'm undecided on which specialty to choose (like OB/GYN, cardiac, or vascular). What's the best way to figure out which ultrasound specialty is the right fit for me #Spring25?
I'm currently a college student pursuing a career in diagnostic medical sonography. I'm really interested in the heart and how it works, so cardiac ultrasound stands out to me. But I also think I’d enjoy working in OB/GYN and being part of such special moments in patients’ lives. I’d love some advice from sonographers who’ve worked in these specialties or faced a similar decision!
Hi My name is Halima. I’m currently a student of Georgia State University working on my associates degree in kinesiology and hoping to eventually become a pediatric physical therapist. I need help with getting an interview with a DPT as a part of one of my college assignments. I’m very excited to get in this field but want to know more about what it is DPTs do on a daily basis, what you did to get to where you are today, and few more other questions. Thanks for any of the help
Here are questions I need answers to: 1. Describe your job title, job responsibilities, work hours, salary range for this occupation and opportunities for advancement and promotion of the professional. 2. What types of training, education, and/or certifications are required for the position? 3. Possible scenarios such as: client interactions, paperwork, computer time, access to needed supplies, administrative support, time constraints, level of personal physical activity throughout the day, etc… 4. Discuss one or more components of the profession that may be challenging. 5. Discuss one or more components of the profession that may be appealing. 6. Are there internship opportunities available? Are the internships paid or unpaid? Thanks in advance
What are some struggles you had to overcome when you first started your career?
I am a freshman at Hopewell High School, I want to get into the medical field to study and become a Pediatrician.