Blog 13: Answer 1

EQ: What is the best way to become a successful pediatrician?


1. What is answer 1 to your EQ? Be specific in your answer and write it like a thesis statement.

Realize the amount of work required to be exceptional in the field of science of medicine and accept that learning will become a life long dedication.

2. What possible evidence do you have to support this answer?

• Service Learning with Dr. Mafoud, Dr. Fermin, and San Dimas Hospital - Through personal interviews with my mentors, I've come to realize that I have underestimated the amount of studying I will be doing. Even as a resident, I will not be proficient in every aspect of the field. There are times that my mentors still struggle with a child's diagnosis. But because of the experience they have obtained over the years, they are confident in the choices that they make whether it be ordering a test or sending the child to a specialist.
• Rudolph's Pediatrics by Collin Davids - This book was not a straightforward answer for me. A I read it, I realized there was absolutely no way I would be able to retain that much knowledge on such random diseases and studies that I became discouraged. I felt it would take me years just to get through this one book and be able to use it as a guide. That is when I found my answer. It was okay if I couldn't memorize every exact thing I read because entering a field like mine takes a tremendous amount of time. 
• If It's worth Doing, It's Worth Doing Well by Dr. Andre Saine, MD- This article was written to explain how to become a successful physician. One of the key points is constantly discovering yourself. You are not only learning about your field, but about yourself and your attitude towards what you do. If you don't, you will not be satisfied with your career.

3. What source(s) did you find this evidence and/or answer?


Service Learning, Rudolph's Pediatrics, and If It's Worth Doing, It's Worth Doing Well.