Is being a paediatrician a good fit for you?
Diagnoses and treats illnesses and injuries in babies, children and teenagers. Helps families keep their kids healthy.
What the work involves
- Prescribes or gives treatment, medicine, vaccinations and other care to babies and children.
- Examines children regularly to check their growth and development.
- Treats children with minor illnesses, sudden or long-term health problems and growth concerns.
- Examines patients or orders, performs and reads tests to find out their condition and diagnose it.
The interests that suit it
People in this work tend to be helping and curious. Here is how much each of the six kinds of interest comes into it.
What it tends to reward
Compared with other work, this job stands out for:
- Mastery. Getting really good at something over time.
- Achievement. Progress, recognition, ambitious goals.
- Belonging. People who look out for each other, and a manager who has your back.
How much training it needs
Degree required. Usually a degree, sometimes more study after. Rules differ from country to country, so check locally before you commit.
Find out if it fits you
Answer quick questions about what you like doing and what keeps you going. We match you with roles from over 900 kinds of work, and you can see if a paediatrician is one of yours.
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