Pediatric Surgeons
O*NET Code: 29-1243.00
Education Level
Zone 5 - Extensive Prep
Master's/Doctoral degree
Description
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.
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💼 Also Known As
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🔧 Technologies & Tools (12)
🔥Epic Systems
Medical software
🔥MEDITECH software
Medical software
🔥Microsoft Windows
Operating system software
0Computer imaging software
Graphics or photo imaging software
0Electronic medical record EMR software
Medical software
0Human resources management system HRMS
Human resources software
0Image-guided surgery software
Medical software
0Integra Radionics NeuroSight Arc
Medical software
0Medical laser control software
Medical software
0Practice management software PMS
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0Robotic surgery software
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0Three-dimensional 3D virtual surgery software
Medical software
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📊 Skills Comparison
Pediatric Surgeons → General Internal Medicine Physicians
Transition Difficulty: Challenging (0% skill overlap)
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