Paediatrics is one of the most rewarding fields within Medical Practice as it offers a wide range of challenges, the usage of advanced technologies and medicine to assess, diagnose, and treat various infancy and childhood diseases, disabilities, and injuries.

Specialists in the field of Paediatrics also work with neo natal care and as such can form part of a team that works in a special care baby unit. Whether as paediatrician working in an intensive care neo natal or special care baby unit or operating a private practice connected to a healthcare facility, the paediatrician plays an important role in disease management, injury care, and the overall health of children.

Doctors who want to operate within the Paediatrics specialty should have well developed interpersonal skills, ability to work with children of all ages, and have a thorough understanding of non-verbal communication.