The document is a career research assignment completed by Esther Rodulfa exploring a career as a pediatrician. It includes sections on the job description, working conditions, wages and earnings potential, education and training requirements, possible post-secondary education paths, relevant work or volunteer experiences, networking opportunities, and sources used for research. The concluding reflection indicates Esther has become more interested in pursuing pediatric medicine after learning about the various aspects of becoming a pediatrician.

1. CAREER RESEARCH ASSIGNMENT<br />NAME: Esther RodulfaDate: May 10, 2010<br />PART A:<br />Focus AreaCareer ChoiceHealth CarePediatricianNurse PractitionerBusinessHospital and Health Care AdministratorEntrepreneurshipPART B:<br />My career to research is: PEDIATRICS <br />Job Description: brief description of ob, any personality trait that are helpful and special skills needed.

2. Ensure the wellness and healthiness of newborns to adolescents such as diagnosing illnesses and other health problems

3. Work with the community as well as the parents on the safety of children.

4. After diagnosing a patient, the pediatrician should make recommendations, communicate with parents on the treatment that should be taken, and may communicate with other specialists.

5. Patience, compassion, resilience, open-mindedness, and sense of humor are very essential traits a pediatrician should have.

6. Good interviewing skills, communication skills, and listening skills are the special skills a pediatrician should have.