Pediatric Surgeons
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.
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+1.5%
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Doctoral or professional degree
Skills & Requirements
Technology (3)
Work Styles (6)
A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in response to criticism or difficult situations at work.
A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep understanding of work-related subjects.
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.
A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas at work.
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