Career One

Name: Anamika Sidhu

Career Name: Pediatrician

1. Education required and or recommendations:

(Degree level) Doctor of Medicine required (MD)
(License and Certification) Must pass national exam and be licensed
by the province.
(Experience) 3 year experience needed in residency

2. Suggested Post-Secondary Institutions:

UBC (4 years)
UBC medical school (4 years)
Residency (3 years)

3. Cost of Training in Canadian (full program cost for all years):

$365, 000 for 11 years

4. Salary Range: (Residency) - $40,000 - $160,000 Total (per year)

(Starting after residency) - $125,000 - $150,000 Total (per
year)
(Average Pediatrician) - $185,000 Total (per year)
(Part Time) - $80,000 Total (per year)
(Very Busy) - $360,000

5. Job Description: Pediatricians are doctors for new born babies to

the age of about 19 years. They diagnose, treat, and help prevent
children from diseases and injuries. Pediatricians examine children
frequently to assess their growth and development. They also discuss
any issues regarding the childs health with the parents or guardian.

6. Number of people employed in this occupation (indicate

whether the number refers to BC or Canada):
There are around 2,667 pediatricians in Canada and only around 327
pediatricians in British Columbia.

7. Employment prospects: Studies show that there will be an 18%

raise of need for pediatricians from 2016-2022. More pediatricians will
be hired in the upcoming years.

8. Related Jobs (list at least 3)

- Childrens Nurse
- Baby Doctor
- Pediatric Cardiology
- Pediatric Sports Medicine

9. Skills or characteristics required: Strong verbal and written

communication skills, empathy, problem-solving skills, knowledge of
medicine and understanding of patients records and charts.

10. Disadvantages of Occupation: The disadvantages of becoming

a pediatrician is that the study to become one is very long and
expensive. Also becoming too attached to a patient, dealing with very
sick children or even death sometimes, working long hours and
weekends, and being on call all the time are all disadvantages of being
a pediatrician.

11. Describe how your values, skills and interests relate to

this career option: Im very outgoing and I get along with many
people. I give great advice and am always there for anyone who needs
help. Whether it be family issues, friend problems, or anything in
general. I am really good with kids, and knowing their needs and
wants.

12. What courses and grades are needed to enter this

Occupation?
Classes needed in high school are Chemistry, Biology, Physics,
Calculus, English, and a foreign language. Also being involved in
extracurricular activities make a huge impact on how the Universities
see you as a student. Bottom line is to develop good study habits and
to be involved. Also 90% - 100% is required in all of the courses you
take in high school for grade 11 & 12.

13. Working conditions: Examining and diagnosing children of all

ages with a variety of health issues is a large part of a pediatrician's
work. This often may lead to exposure to contagious illnesses. Being a
pediatrician if often challenging because some patients are too young
to sit still and explain their illness. Pediatricians have a wide range of
knowledge, from new born babies to teens. You could be working with
a new born and then the next patient could be a teen. So keeping that
in mind you would have to change gears and change the subject very
fast.

13. Typical hours of work: 80 100 hours a week

14. Describe what has influenced your choice of this

occupation: I love working with children and helping people out. I love
talking to people about their problems and trying my best to help and
comfort the person. So keeping all of that in mind I chose to become a
pediatrician. Becoming a pediatrician has its ups and downs, but in the
end it will be worth it all.

15. What are the Future Trends of this occupation?

Studies show that there will be an 18% raise of need for pediatricians
from 2016-2022. There are not many pediatricians in British Columbia,
so the government will be paying more so that more people come into
this field.

16. Go to Work Futures Website (http://www.workbc.ca/) and

list 2 points of information you felt were important and were
not covered.
1. There are 33 different kinds of pediatricians.
2. Pediatricians grow with patients. One of the most unique aspects
about being a pediatrician is that you see your patient grow up, you
seem them become independent and successful.

Career two
Name: Anamika Sidhu
Career Name: Radiologist

1.Education required and or recommendations:

Completion of bachelors degree, medical school, residency, and also
medical license is required.

2. Suggested Post-Secondary Institutions: UBC and BCIT

3. Cost of Training in Canadian (full program cost for all years):

about $200,000 for 12 years

4. Salary Range: Total pay for a year is anywhere between $51,476

to $479,259

5. Job Description: Radiologists are special physicians who utilize a

wide array of advanced techniques in medical imaging to diagnose and
I certain cases treat patients will all types of illness. These may include
X-rays, ultrasounds, CT scans, and MRI examinations.

6. Number or people employed in this occupation (indicate

whether the number refers to BC or Canada)
There are 2100 radiologists in Canada.

7. Employment prospects: There will be a 16% shortage of

radiologists in the upcoming years, simply because its costs a ton for
the studies and also it takes 12 years to become one. So the point is
that in the next few years, itll be easier to get into radiology.

8. Related Jobs (list at least 3)

1. Physician
2. Radiation therapist
3. Neuro Radiology

9. Skills or characteristics required: Youll be dealing with people

so youll need social skills. Your patients might be scared, injured, or
seriously ill and you would have to find a way to calm them down and
for them to trust you. Sensitivity and self-control are much needed
socials skills. A radiologist must have advanced analytic skills to
correctly read X-rays and charts. Communication skills are also
required. You must be able to listen to patients complain and know
exactly what to say to calm them down.

10. Disadvantages of Occupation: The studies to become a

radiologist cost a fortune and also school time is 12 years long. Patient
contact is very minimal. Youll only be talking to patients while doing
scans, and after that you will probably never see them again.

11. Describe how your values, skills and interests relate to

this career option
Im very patient and can work for long hours. I dont mind talking to
people, but when I do need to talk to people I am very understanding. I
have great social and communication skills. I can listen when I need to
and I can also provide warming advice.

12. What courses and grades are needed to enter this

Occupation?
Courses required in high school to get into radiology are chemistry,
physics, biology, calculus. An average of between 90%-100% is also
required as well.

13. Working conditions: Radiology is one of the few careers in

medicine where you dont have to talk to patients very often. So if
youre not a people person, you already have an advantage. You'll
have to learn the strengths and weaknesses of the major imaging
technologies and understand how to get the best possible images of
each area of the body.

13. Typical hours of work: 50 hours a week

14. Describe what has influenced your choice of this

occupation: I love studying the human body, and looking at pictures. I
want to go into a medical career path and this just happens to be my
second choice as a career.

15. What are the Future Trends of this occupation: In the future
there will be many jobs offered for radiologists. It is a hard career to
get into and the government will do anything to attract more people
into the field. So if It means that the government has to raise the pay,
so be it.

16. Go to Work Futures Website (http://www.workbc.ca/) and

list 2 points of information you felt were important and were
not covered.
1. X-rays consist of a type of radiation known as ionizing radiation.

2. Performing these scans on patients, can be harmful for them.

Radiation is known to weaken muscle and bone.

Trades Career
Name: Anamika Sidhu
Career Name: professional electrician

1. Education required and or recommendations:

- High school diploma or equivalent
- Apprenticeship
- Province licensing

2. Suggested Post Secondary Institutions: University of Fraser

valley, BBY Burnaby, North Delta Secondary, Trades and technology
centre (CEP)

3. Cost of Training in Canadian ( full program cost for all

years ): around $25,000 for about 5 years

4. Salary Range: $53,560 - $92,896 a year

5. Job Description: An electrician is a tradesperson who is

specializing in electrical wiring for buildings, stationary machines and
related equipment. Electricians may also specialize in wiring ships,
airplanes, and other mobile platforms, as well as data and cable.

6. Number of people employed in this occupation (indicate

whether the number refers to BC or Canada)
There are about 86,000 electricians in Canada

7. Employment prospects: There will be a 20% raise of need for

electricians in the upcoming years (2015-2022)

8. Related Jobs (list at least 3)

1. Plumber
2. Carpenter
3. Construction equipment operator

9. Skills or characteristics required: Good communication and

reading skills, an aptitude for mathematics, ability to operate heavy
machines, strength, ability to tell colours apart, ability to plan and
organize, and also being able to work at heights.

10. Disadvantages of Occupation: Tight spaces, heights, and

cables. Also there is always a change of you getting electrocuted even
if you are being cautious or not.

11. Describe how your values, skills and interests relate to

this career option: Im not scared of heights, I absolutely love
heights. I love work that requires attention and focus all the time. Im
pretty handy with tools and repairing things as well.

12. What courses and grades are needed to enter this

Occupation?

Grade 11 and grade 12 calculus, physics, English or communications,

physical education, and a practical electrician course. You would need
anywhere between 72%-100% to get into this type of trades career.

13. Working conditions: Electricians stand for long periods, and

frequently work on ladders and scaffolds. Some electricians may work
in dusty, dirty, hot or wet conditions. In places such as ditches or other
confined areas. Electricians risk injuries from electrical shocks, falling
from heights, and cuts.

13. Typical hours of work: 40 hour weeks

14. Describe what has influenced your choice of this

occupation:
I do not want to go into this career at anytime soon, but I have chosen
this simply because I have to choose a trades career. Hope you
understand! But I chose electricians as my choice for trades because I
have always been interested in learning about how the electricity
works around the city.

15. What are the Future Trends of this occupation: 20% raise of
need for electricians in British Columbia.

16. Go to Work Futures Website (http://www.workbc.ca/) and

list 2 points of information you felt were important and were
not covered.
1. Electricians can specialize in four different fields. (Residential,
commercial, industrial, or substation)
2. Master electricians study for many years. Up to 8 years sometimes.

Step 3

POST SECONDARY APPLICATION ASSIGNMENT

Name: Anamika Sidhu Date: February 14, 2016

Find 3 Post Secondary Institutions you would like to attend.

(One must be a College.) Answer the following questions for
each Application Form and then completely fill in ONE
Application Form in Blue or Black pen with NO mistakes.
First Choice
1 Post Secondary Institution: University Of British Columbia
2 Where is the Location of the Campus: Vancouver, British
Columbia
3 What is the Address: 2329 West Mall, V6T 1Z4
4 Phone Number: 604-822-2211
5 Fax Number: 604-822-6943
6 Email Address: name@alumni.ubc.ca
7 Website Address: http://you.ubc.ca
8 First Program Applied for: Under graduate courses
9 What is the Cost of the Application Fee: $98.25
10. Attach a Copy of the Application:
Second Choice
1. Post Secondary Institution: Simon Fraser University
2. Where is the Location of the Campus: Burnaby, British
Columbia
3. What is the Address: 8888 University Dr, Burnaby, BC V5A
1S6
4. Phone Number: 778-782-3111

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Fax Number: 778-782-4969

Email Address: gradstudies@sfu.ca
Website Address: http://www.sfu.ca
First Program Applied for: Under graduate courses
What is the Cost of the Application Fee: $75

Third Choice
1 Post Secondary Institution: University Of British Columbia
Okanagan
2 Where is the Location of the Campus: Kelowna, British
Columbia
3 What is the Address: 3333 University Way, Kelowna, BC V1V
1V7
4 Phone Number: 250-807-8000
5 Fax Number: 250-807-8070
6 Email Address: sis.ubco@ubc.ca
7 Website Address: https://ok.ubc.ca/welcome.html
8 First Program Applied for: Under graduate courses
9 What is the Cost of the Application Fee: $90

What is PAS BC?

PAS BC is a monthly pass for bus, sea bus, and sky train services in
British Columbia