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Pediatrician
HealthcareYou treat children who can't tell you what's wrong, parents who Googled the diagnosis before arriving, and teenagers who refuse to make eye contact. You'll administer vaccines while being screamed at, diagnose ear infections by the thousands, and somehow maintain a cheerful demeanor while covered in someone else's child's bodily fluids.
Salary Range
Low
$155k
Median
$200k
High
$280k
10-Year Growth
average
US Workers
62K
Education
Medical degree (MD/DO) + 3-year pediatrics residency + board certification
Environment
indoor
Tools & Technical Skills
- ▸Well-child exam protocols and growth charting
- ▸Immunization scheduling (CDC guidelines)
- ▸Developmental screening (ASQ, M-CHAT)
- ▸Pediatric dosing calculations
- ▸Newborn assessment and APGAR scoring
- ▸Electronic health records (Epic, Cerner)
People & Mindset Skills
- ▸Communication with children and parents
- ▸Patience
- ▸Empathy
- ▸Emotional resilience
- ▸Active listening
- ▸Cultural sensitivity
Learn the skills
Courses and certifications to get you job-ready
Electronic health records (Epic, Cerner)
What you'll actually do
- 01Diagnose illnesses in patients whose only symptom description is screaming and pointing at their stomach
- 02Administer vaccines to toddlers who view you as a personal enemy for the next 20 minutes
- 03Reassure first-time parents that no, their baby is not dying — it's gas
- 04Navigate conversations with parents who 'did their own research' on vaccines
- 05Perform well-child checkups and track developmental milestones on kids who won't sit still
- 06Stay upbeat and cheerful in an office decorated with cartoon animals while internally running on caffeine and anxiety
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