Career In Pediatrics

I believe that working in the medical field is one of the most rewarding occupations to pursue. Ever since I started school I have always wanted to be a doctor and help my community. The further I progress in my education the more passionate I become about obtaining a medical career, specifically in pediatrics. The STEM field is always evolving with the addition of new techniques and technology to meet society’s changing needs. Medicine in particular is an area that is striving for new developments in diagnostics and treatments. Due to intensive research and the amount of passionate individuals I have encountered; I envision the future of medicine to be revolutionary and able to improve quality of life for many people. I strive to be one

I have always loved being around and working with children, therefore, I would enjoy being able to care for them. Pediatrics is a special branch of medicine in my opinion because, not only is care and treatment offered but the employees are able to witness the growth and development of the children while experiencing their unique personalities. Pediatricians are part of a special and close circuit within their community, parents trust the doctor with the health and welfare of the children, which is a huge and rewarding responsibility. Those are just some of the reasons why I am pursuing pediatrics as a career choice. The other subject I am interested in incorporating into my education path is psychology. The way the human brain works and how this affects an individual’s personality, struggles, abilities, and impulses, is a fascinating topic to me. The main goal of studying psychology is to be able to understand human behavior and how mental and behavioral problems can be addressed. Improving the quality of life of a patient is as much as a mental and emotional process as it is physical. If I was able to help a patient through issues in their life and make a positive impact on how they function daily, it would bring me great joy and

In recent years, more and more women are being given the opportunity to reach their potential and pursue their dreams in previously hard to reach areas of study. I believe that young girls should be encouraged to be ambitious in whatever they want to accomplish in their life. This includes educations and careers they desire to take up. My goal as a female in the STEM field would be to serve as role model to young girls who are interested in STEM areas of study. As a high school junior, I am beginning to hone in on my specific career goals and specifically focusing on my goal of obtaining a medical degree. I envision myself working in the field that I love, pediatrics, and applying my abilities internationally. A career should bring happiness to the person who partakes it and being a pediatrician would be more than fulfilling to me. The medical practice is one that will always be needed and appreciated and my goal is to be a part of this rewarding community. As I move forward with my education I will always keep my end goals in mind and dedicate myself to achieving