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First children's hospital
The Hospital for Sick Children in London, England was the first hospital devoted exclusively to the treatment of children. -
The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia established
American children were treated in adult hospitals until 1855, when The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia was established. -
Father of American pediatrics: Dr. Abraham Jacobi
Dr. Abraham Jacobi (1830-1819) is considered to be the father of American pediatrics and was given a teaching chair in pediatrics at New York Medical College in 1861 that allowed him to teach the pathology of infancy and childhood. -
Ephasizing children
Luther Emmett Holt, Dr. John Forsyth Meigs and Dr. William McKim Marriott emphasized that children have a unique physiology and different mental and physical development. -
The American College of Physicians (ACP)
founded in 1915 to enhance the quality and effectiveness of health care and medicine. -
MCAT
(Medical College Admission test) It's a national standardized test administered by the AAMC (Association of American Medical Colleges) Changes are being made in April of 2015 because of new medical research and scientific knowledge. -
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) was founded
Founded by a group of 35 pediatricians to address pediatric healthcare standards. It also encouraged doctors to explore specialized treatments for babies and children. -
Payment
Around the 1930s patients paid by cash, check or Blue Cross. These days, there are all types of insurance companies, which charge different co-pays and have different areas of coverage. -
The American Board of Pediatrics (ABP) was founded
to advance medical practices in the treatment of children. They're part of the American Board of Medical Specialties that certifications physicians in specialized fields. -
Intraosseous access was introduced to Pediatrics
Fast and safe way to deliver medication, glucose or fluids, rather than putting a central line in. -
Firs Remission Of Pediatric Leukemia
The first partial remission of pediatric leukemia was achieved in a 4-year-old girl using the drug aminopterin. Before, children with acute leukemia usually died after weeks of being diagnosed. -
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Med-Peds
The concept of a combined Medical-Pediatrics training had its origins from 1949 to 1961 in the form of a two-year rotating internship. But they gradually lost support and were replaced by one year post graduate options combining Medicine-Pediatrics, Medicine-Surgery, and Medicine-OB/GYN. -
Apgar score invented
Dr. Virginia Apgar invented the Apgar Score to evaluate the condition of the newborn -
Combined Internal Medicine and Pediatrics (Med-Peds)
Recognizing the need for physicians with skills in the care of children, the American Board of Internal Medicine and the American Board of Pediatrics approved combined training leading to dual board eligibility in 1967. -
Laparoscopic surgery introduced to Pediatrics
The first case of laparoscopy in pediatric surgery was reported by Stephen Gans. In out era of minimally invasive surgery, paediatric laparoscopy has become widely popular.
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Duties
Pediatricians focus on the physical, emotional, and social health of infants, children, adolescents, and young adults from birth to age 21. -
Salary
Average salary for job postings in Texas: $169,000. -
Education required
Pediatric Program Fields: Doctor of Medicine in Pediatrics (M.D.) ; Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
(D.O.)
Prerequisites: Bachelor's degree- no specific degree is required, but certain scientific coursework is required for admission to medical school ; Medical College Admission Test (MCAT)(changing in 2015) started in 1928
Program Length: 4 years; 3-8 year residency/internship program
Other Requirements: Internships and volunteer work may be required
United States Medical Licensing Exam (USMLE)
