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Pediatric Surgeons

Healthcare Practitioners and Technical (29-1243)

Diagnose and perform surgery to treat fetal abnormalities and birth defects, diseases, and injuries in fetuses, premature and newborn infants, children, and adolescents. Includes all pediatric surgical specialties and subspecialties.

At a Glance

Pediatric Surgeons with +1.5% projected growth. Typical entry: Doctoral or professional degree. Top skills: Self-Control, Intellectual Curiosity, Achievement Orientation.

Median Annual Wage

Not available

Projected Growth (2024-34)

+1.5%

Annual Openings

N/A

Typical Education

Doctoral or professional degree

Skills & Requirements

Technology (3)

Microsoft Windows

Category: Operating system software | Hot Technology

4.5
Epic Systems

Category: Medical software | Hot Technology

4.5
MEDITECH software

Category: Medical software | Hot Technology

4.5

Work Styles (6)

Self-Control

A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in response to criticism or difficult situations at work.

5.0
Intellectual Curiosity

A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep understanding of work-related subjects.

5.0
Achievement Orientation

A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, set high work-related standards, and exert high effort toward meeting those goals and standards.

5.0
Cooperation

A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.

5.0
Stress Tolerance

A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.

4.3
Adaptability

A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas at work.

3.6

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