The Making of a Pediatrician

About this episode

This episode discusses the challenges and future of pediatrics through the experiences of two future pediatricians.

Something is shifting in medicine , and it's hitting pediatrics hard. Fewer students are choosing to become pediatricians . W ho will care for the next generation of kids and how will they do it? This episode isn't just another conversation . I t's a call to action. From technology shaping tomorrow's doctors to strengthening the pediatric pipeline, we will explore how the next generation is redefining the future of pediatrics. The journey to becoming a pediatrician is full of discovery, challenge and purpose. In this episode, we are joined by two future pediatricians sharing their own journeys to help us understand the bigger picture. Hannah Bullock, MD, is a resident, and Sarah Martin is a medical student at the University of Colorado School of Medicine. Some highlights from this episode include: The biggest barriers to choosing pediatrics Why they picked pediatrics How pediatricians can reframe how students see the field Hope for the future of pediatrics For more information on Children's Colorado, visit: childrenscolorado.org .

People in this episode

Guests: Hannah Bullock, MD, Sarah Martin

Topics covered

• pediatrics
• medical education
• future of medicine
• career choices
• healthcare challenges

Keywords

• pediatrician
• medical students
• healthcare
• pediatrics
• career barriers
• future of pediatrics

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: University of Colorado School of Medicine, Children's Hospital Colorado, Children's Colorado

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