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Diagnose and treat children's diseases and injuries.

Pediatricians are doctors who diagnose, treat, and help prevent children's diseases and injuries.

Wages	Data not available
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Education & Training	Graduate degree (any type) is needed for entry.
Related Programs (Current training programs available)	Pre-Medicine, Bemidji State University Pre-Medicine, Minnesota State University Mankato Pre-Medicine, Minnesota State University Moorhead Pre-Medicine, St. Cloud State University Pre-Medicine, Winona State University Pre-Medicine, Southwest Minnesota State University
On the Job	Work Activities Collect medical information from patients, family members, or other medical professionals. Conduct research to increase knowledge about medical issues. Prepare official health documents or records. Record patient medical histories. Administer non-intravenous medications. Operate on patients to treat conditions. Refer patients to other healthcare practitioners or health resources. Treat acute illnesses, infections, or injuries. Treat chronic diseases or disorders. Explain medical procedures or test results to patients or family members.
Career Pathways	Therapeutic Services
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