Pediatric endocrinology

While some pursue medicine for the paycheck, prestige, or simply to carry on the family business, my desire for pursuing a career in medicine has been driven by another motive entirely. The odds were one out of 15,000 and I was chosen — I was diagnosed with Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH) at the age of eight. CAH is a genetic disorder that affects the general health, growth, and development of the body. Not only does this condition involve the taking of daily medication for the rest of my…

The reason Nurses need to be aware and concerned about is the levels of distress experienced by mothers because it can have an impact on the mother-infant relationship. Increased levels of distress are associated with decreased contact with infant, specifically contact that promotes cognitive development and decreased warmth and flexibility shown by the mother. “Maternal warmth and sensitivity moderates the effects of preterm birth an attential defects, hyperactivity and internalizing problems…

A theory is a hypothesis that can be backed up with evidence, and or present ideas that can be tested. In the world of early childhood there are many different theories about children development. The theories in early childhood are very helpful for parents and educators, these theories help them have a better understanding of children. T. Berry Brazelton is one theorist who came up with the theory Touchpoints. Brazelton has done years of research to prove his theory. In 1918 T. Berry…

Personal Statement What aspirations, experiences, or relationships have motivated you to pursue the study of medicine and the Joint Admission Medical Program? Please explain why or how. * (5000 characters) My interest in medicine sparked when I was an adolescent being cared for by my pediatrician, Dr. Gonzalez. As a kid, I consistently had shortness of breath and wheezing during sports competitions. As a result, Dr. Gonzalez diagnosed me with asthma and prescribed an inhaler and nebulizer to…

Two weeks before my 16th birthday got my first job. I held a part time sales associates job at Herbergers department store. I loved the financial freedom having a job had given me. I no longer needed to ask my parents for money, if I wanted something I bought it. When I was growing up whenever I had asked my parents for money, I always had to answer two questions, Do you really need this and why. No matter what their final answer was, it never failed to include lecture about how hard they worked…

to get an undergraduate from a four-year university. Then one must follow up his/her bachelor’s degree with a doctorate’s degree from four years in medical school. After graduating medical school, the young doctor must find a place specialized in pediatric care to complete at least three years of residency. Once done with residency, the pediatrician can now find a job. Average entry hourly wage is $72.97, and entry annual wage is usually around $151,790. As the pediatrician gets more experience,…

1. Infants grow 10 to 12 creeps and triple their body weight amid the main year of life. By the age of two, a little child's tallness will be half as tall as what it will be as grown-ups. The second 50% of their stature will be conveyed throughout the following 10 to 12 years of their life, which implies a two year old's tallness can be evaluated by multiplying his or her present tallness. 2. The cerebrum and the sensory system grow quickly amid the initial two years of life. The midbrain and…

Career Interest and Assessment The result from the career cluster survey says that I am social and enterprising. I disagree with me being social because I don’t like teaching people. I agree with me being enterprising because I like to figure out problems mentally rather than to persuade or lead people. My career cruising results are Visual and Auditory learning, I agree with both of these results because I have trouble with math so if the teacher is using pictures to explain a certain problem…

The eminent Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. once stated, “Whatever your life work life’s is, do it well …” I believe my life’s work is to pursue a career as a pain medicine specialist. Pursuing employment as a pain medicine specialist is my second long-term goal in view of the fact that it takes over ten years to successfully complete all the needed education and special training. A pain medicine specialist is a physician that provides relief to patients who suffer from acute or chronic pain. The…

As a kid, I’ve always loved sports. I always dreamt about being like my favorite player, Kobe Bryant. I would always practice my game winning shot celebrations and taunts. I always wanted to be a profession basketball player. Since then, I have learned that I’m not good enough to play professionally, but my love for the game hasn’t changed. This is why I am considering pursuing a career in primary sports medicine. There are two types of sports medicine doctors. There is an orthopedic surgeon…