Besides specializing in the care and treatment of children, pediatricians can also be strong advocates for health and welfare policies that help children. Pediatricians must possess intelligence, good communication skills, and a love of kids. All doctors must be good problem solvers who are good at science and math.

Physicians are much more likely to work as salaried employees of group medical practices, clinics, or integrated healthcare systems than in the past. Formal education and training requirements are among the most demanding of any occupation, but earnings are among the highest. (Source: U.S. Department of Labor)

Children not immune to depression
According to National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) statistics, as many as one in every 33 children may have depression. And current research is attempting to answer the “why” – why are pre-schoolers being diagnosed and treated for diseases once thought to appear exclusively in adults and adolescents? Is it genetic, societal or environmental?

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Career Options and Opportunities: What’s in Your Future?
Just a few decades ago, after a person graduated from high school or college, he or she probably chose a job and settled into it-and stuck with it! Changing careers was not a thing most people considered. Nowadays, however, it’s not uncommon for people to change careers one or more times between graduation and retirement.

American Academy of Pediatrics
Pediatric career information.
http://www.aap.org/profed/career.htm

Is a career in Pediatrics right for you?
There are many more reasons why a career in medicine, and especially Pediatrics, would be a great idea.
http://pediatrics.about.com/cs/pediatrics101/a/pedi_career.htm

Careers in Medicine: Pediatric Specialty Information
Following graduation from medical school, pediatricians complete 3 years of education in a pediatric residency program. The 3-year residency includes mandated rotations in general pediatrics, normal newborn care, and time in selected subspecialty areas.
http://www.aamc.org/students/cim/pub_pediatrics.htm

Physicians and Surgeons - Occupational Outlook Handbook
Physicians and surgeons serve a fundamental role in our society and have an effect upon all our lives. They diagnose illnesses and prescribe and administer treatment for people suffering from injury or disease. Physicians examine patients, obtain medical histories, and order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests. They counsel patients on diet, hygiene, and preventive healthcare.
http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos074.htm

University of Florida Pediatrics Jacksonville
Our institution sponsors two competitive ACGME-accredited programs, which include a pediatric residency training program and pediatric infectious diseases fellowship. We have an enrollment of more than 30 residents coming from medical schools around the world.
http://www.hscj.ufl.edu/peds/

Discovery School’s Puzzlemaker
Puzzlemaker is a puzzle generation tool for teachers, students and parents. Create and print customized word search, crossword and math puzzles using your word lists.
http://www.puzzlemaker.com/

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