Pediatric Surgeon

A pediatric surgeon is a trained surgeon specializing in the diagnosis and operative care of surgical issues in children
Nature Of Work
- They examine patients to
- determine if surgery is necessary,
- evaluate the risks involved, and
- select the appropriate surgical procedure.

Working Conditions
children's hospitals
- university-related medical centers
- large urban community hospitals.
- They work an average of 40+ hours a week
- On call for 5 or 6 days out of a week
- high pressure situations
- work with other surgeons and nurses

Educational Requirements
- Bachelors degree (4 years)
- Medical degree (4 years)
- Surgical Residency (5 years)
- Fellowship in pediatric surgery(2 years)

Salary
- starting salary of$295,000/year
- After 6 years of practice $401,000 /year
Outlook
- As of 2013 there Is a shortage of Pediatric surgeons
- 29.9% of medical facilities report having vacancies for ped surgeons which o unfilled for up to 12 months
Pros
- Above Average Salary
- Medical Experience
- Working with Children
- Networking
- debt is easily paid off with success
Cons
- Long work hours
- Another persons life in your hands
- risk of law suits
- exhausting education timeline
- debt

Why I Chose this Job?

- Im fascinated with the human body and all its functions
- I hate seing children in pain or having deformities
- its a source of good income
- I enjoy medical problem solving situations
Pediatric surgeon
By ceceliaagbor
Pediatric surgeon
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