1. Career Research Assignment
Focus Area Career Choice
Health Care 1. Pediatrician
2. Physician Assistant
Education 1. English teacher
2. Guidance Counselor
Part B.
My career to research is pediatrician.
1. Job Description: The job description for pediatricians includes a
wide variety of tasks including collecting medical history,
ordering tests, administering treatment, and explaining
procedures. Pediatricians communicate with nurses and other
healthcare providers, and refer patients to medical specialists
when necessary. Pediatricians plan and implement healthcare
programs, as well as prepare reports for other organizations.
Some personality traits needed are good listening skills; works
well with children and has a very optimistic personality.
2. Working Conditions: The hours for a pediatrician vary greatly.
They can work in a hospital 24/7 or they can work 8 am-5pm for
a private practice. There are no age, gender, or physical
requirements. Risks of being a pediatrician are less pay than
other doctors and huge responsibility.
3. Wages and Earnings: Yes, it is salary. Pediatricians get paid
over time and the starting wages are from $93,596 to $124,
239. Top wage is $114,311 to $152,221 and average wage is
$106,189 to $145,646. All the benefits, medical, dental, and
insurance, are covered.
4. Career Path: The present outlook for pediatricians is about 14
percent. There is really no separation between pediatricians.
5. Education and Training Requirements: One needs a
bachelor’s degree and a doctor’s degree, which is about
approximately 11 years. The average cost of training is about
$40, 000 a year. You need your M.D., medical degree.
Technology is an integral part of the medical field because of its
versatility.
Part C.

2. Career Research Assignment
Post secondary #1: University of Maryland, Baltimore County
Institution location: Baltimore, Maryland
Name of program: Biology/ Pre-Med
Brief Description: A four-year program that will enable me to
acquire a strong background in Biology before
entering Medical school.
Why I want to learn/train here: I would like to attend UMBC
because of its strong biology
program that will well-equip me
for
Medical school
Post secondary #2: Georgetown University School of Medicine
Institution location: Washington, D.C.
Name of Program: M.D. Program
Brief Description: 4 years of medical school
Why I want to learn/train here: This school has a very good
reputation for being a great
school.
Part D. Education Path

3. Career Research Assignment
Electives: 1. AP Biology Grade: B
2. Psychology Grade: A
3. Women’s Studies Grade: A
Part E. Work Experiences/ Volunteer
Experiences/External Courses
1. Volunteer at Doctors’ Community Hospital- I learned what it was
like to work in the hospital and that it really was what I wanted
to do.
2. Volunteer at Vacation Bible Schools- I worked with kids which
highlighted my passion for working with kids.
Part F. Networking
1. Mary Dudley Supervisor at Doctor’s Community Hospital She
can show me how to go about everything.
2. Mrs. Barnes Guidance Counselor Can advice some great
academic programs
3. Mrs. Berkeley AP Biology Teacher Can advice how to handle
the rigors of college
4. John and Flora Okpara My parents Can be there when I
need them to be.
5. Dr. Chibuzo Emenari Family Friend Can give great tips on
how to survive in Medical school
Part G. Evaluating Websites
1. http://www.healthcare-trainingcenter.com/jobs-pediatrics.asp
• Ease of Navigation- It was easy to use
• General User Appeal- Gave great information
• Quality and Reliability- It is a website for Healthcare
professionals
2. http://degreedirectory.org/articles/What_is_the_Employment_Outlook_for_Pediat
ricians.html
• Ease of Navigation- Easy to use
• General User Appeal- Informative information
• Quality and Reliability- Used to show the outlook of certain
jobs

4. Career Research Assignment
3. http://som.georgetown.edu/
• Ease of Navigation- Easy to use
• General User Appeal- Nice tabs on the side to direct
• Quality and Reliability- The official website of Georgetown
University
Part G. The Wrap Up
Based on the information I received and acquired, my mind has
not been changed. I have a passion for children and I want to us this
passion to make sure they are always in good health. This assignment
helped me to get a clearer, better understanding of what I have a
desire to do with my life. I realize becoming a doctor is hard, rigorous,
and tedious, but my passion will pull me through. I know that getting
through Medical school and paying for it will be a struggle, but it is
worth it in the end to look at the children’s smiling, healthy faces. This
project has opened my eyes to the joys and pains of becoming a
doctor.
Bibliography
• http://www.healthcare-trainingcenter.com/jobs-pediatrics.asp
• http://wiki.answers.com/Q/Risks_of_working_as_a_pediatrician
• http://www.ehow.com/facts_5471585_average-salary-pediatricians.html
• http://degreedirectory.org/articles/What_is_the_Employment_Outlook_for
_Pediatricians.html
• http://pediatrics.about.com/od/becomingapediatricianqa/a/05_years_schoo
l.htm
• http://som.georgetown.edu/