Pediatrics
Introduction:
Pediatrics
is a division of medical science, which deals with the health care of newborns,
children and adolescents. In other words, Pediatrics is a specialized area in
medicine that focus on diagnosis and treatment of children's diseases.
Pediatrics
involves caring for children and providing the best medical care necessary to
keep them in good health. Pediatricians also work for the early detection,
prevention and management of disorders in behavior, development and bodily
functions.
Personality:
Pediatricians
is a passion for the medical field as well as a love for children. Apart from
this they must possess patience, good communication skills and expertise in
pediatrics. They have to possess superb observational skills, as diagnoses
and treatments are directly based on what is observed. They must be self
motivated, have a way with children, be able to work long hours and have an
ability to take timely decisions in case of emergencies.
Professional Courses:
Duration:
11 years (after
high school).
Eligibility:
10+2 Science-Then Entrance exams to get
admission in MBBS course , Then Pursue of MD studies specialization in Pediatriasions
Career Prospects /Companies:
They can
work both in private and government hospitals as pediatricians on a regular
basis. Another career path for pediatricians is working in clinics, medical
centers and research laboratories. They can work as an independent
practitioners as well. They can enter into military service, Railways and
various other public sector medical departments. They can opt teaching in
medical colleges or training institutes.
Remuneration:
In the govt sector, per month pay
package is around Rs. 50,000 for beginners level practitioners. In private
sector, the equivalent packages are Rs.60,000 -Rs. 70,000. In private practice,
a doctor’s earnings depend mainly upon his reputation. At the Senior level
pediatricians get the income packages around Rs. 20,00000 – Rs. 35,00000 per
annum.
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