Amie Kowalczyk, Pediatric Resident
Me and My Job
Strong work ethic
To be a pediatrician you have to have a strong work ethic. It's a lot of work getting through school until you get the marks you need to get into medical school. Then you have to make choices in medical school and follow through so you can get the residency position you want.
Once you're a resident you have to work 80 hours a week and enjoy what you do. You have to be disciplined because sometimes it can be exhausting work and it never seems to end. You have to be focused and prepared to work hard, both before and after becoming a doctor.