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Pediatricians, General

SOC 29-1221.00Job Zone 5 · Extensive Preparationv.26.05

Context coveredThis framework covers general pediatric practice across outpatient primary care clinics, inpatient hospital units, academic medical centers, and community health settings, spanning routine well-child care through complex disease management, education, and health system leadership.

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Emerging
Entry / Apprentice
  1. Routine well-child examinations — conduct under attending physician supervision to assess growth, development, and vaccination status in a clinical pediatric setting.
  2. Common childhood illnesses — recognize and document presenting signs and symptoms under direct supervision in an outpatient pediatric clinic.
  3. Patient medical histories — collect, record, and organize using electronic health record software under guidance in an inpatient or ambulatory care environment.
  4. Standard diagnostic tests — order and assist in interpreting results under supervision to support differential diagnosis for pediatric patients.
  5. Childhood vaccination protocols — administer and document according to current immunization schedules under attending oversight in a primary care clinic.
  6. Diet, hygiene, and activity guidelines — communicate evidence-based preventive health advice to parents and guardians under supervision during well-child visits.
  7. Prescribed treatment plans — explain procedures and expected outcomes to patients and families using clear, age-appropriate language under attending direction.
  8. Patient monitoring parameters — observe and record vital signs, growth metrics, and condition changes under supervision during inpatient pediatric rounds.
  9. Medical reference databases and clinical decision-support software — retrieve and apply current clinical guidelines under attending guidance in a hospital or clinic setting.
  10. Professional communication — compose accurate clinical notes and referral correspondence using medical software under supervision in a structured residency environment.
Developing
Mid-level / Established
  1. Minor acute illnesses and common chronic pediatric conditions — diagnose and treat with reduced oversight using established clinical protocols in a community-based primary care practice.
  2. Growth and developmental milestone assessments — perform routinely and identify deviations warranting further evaluation during scheduled well-child visits in an outpatient setting.
  3. Medication dosing and therapeutic regimens — prescribe and adjust independently for weight-appropriate pediatric dosing in a general pediatric clinic.
  4. Diagnostic imaging and laboratory findings — interpret and integrate into clinical decision-making with limited consultation in an ambulatory pediatric environment.
  5. Preventive health counseling — deliver structured guidance on nutrition, physical activity, and disease prevention to diverse families in a community health center.
  6. Chronic disease management plans — monitor patient progress, reevaluate treatment effectiveness, and modify plans as needed during follow-up visits in a primary care setting.
  7. Electronic health record systems — maintain complete, accurate, and timely patient documentation including histories, examination findings, and treatment records in a multi-provider practice.
  8. Care coordination — collaborate with pediatric specialists, schools, and social services to address multifaceted patient needs in an integrated care environment.
  9. Family-centered communication — explain complex test results and diagnoses to parents and guardians using accessible language during office consultations.
  10. Clinical scheduling and patient panel management — prioritize and manage patient loads using scheduling software to optimize care delivery in a busy outpatient clinic.
Proficient
Senior / Expert IC
  1. Complex pediatric presentations — independently evaluate, diagnose, and manage across acute, chronic, and developmental conditions without routine supervision in a tertiary care or specialty-integrated practice.
  2. Non-routine diagnostic challenges — apply advanced inductive and deductive reasoning to interpret ambiguous test results and formulate evidence-based diagnoses in a hospital or academic medical center.
  3. Comprehensive growth and developmental surveillance — detect subtle developmental concerns, coordinate multidisciplinary evaluations, and direct intervention plans across the full pediatric age spectrum.
  4. Polypharmacy and complex therapeutic regimens — prescribe, monitor, and reconcile medications for children with multiple comorbidities in an inpatient or subspecialty clinic environment.
  5. Psychosocial determinants of health — assess family dynamics, socioeconomic factors, and behavioral health needs and integrate findings into individualized care plans in a community or urban health setting.
  6. Critical appraisal of medical literature — apply active learning strategies to evaluate emerging research and translate findings into updated clinical protocols in a practice or hospital setting.
  7. High-stakes family communication — navigate difficult conversations regarding serious diagnoses, prognosis, and end-of-life considerations with empathy and clarity in a pediatric hospital context.
  8. Quality improvement initiatives — identify gaps in patient outcomes data, design targeted interventions, and measure results using clinical information systems in a multi-site practice.
  9. Medical education of trainees — instruct residents and students in clinical skills, diagnostic reasoning, and professional conduct during supervised patient care experiences.
  10. Pandemic and outbreak response — assess community-level disease trends, implement evidence-based prevention strategies, and advise public health partners using epidemiological data.
Advanced
Lead / Principal / Executive
  1. Departmental clinical standards and care pathways — develop, implement, and continuously refine evidence-based protocols governing pediatric care delivery across an entire health system or academic medical center.
  2. Strategic program development — design and lead comprehensive pediatric health programs addressing population-level needs, resource allocation, and measurable outcomes at an organizational or regional scale.
  3. Physician workforce development — mentor, evaluate, and build the clinical and leadership competencies of junior physicians, fellows, and residents within a training program or practice group.
  4. Organizational health policy — advise hospital leadership, boards, and government bodies on pediatric care standards, resource priorities, and regulatory compliance affecting institutional practice.
  5. Interprofessional team leadership — direct multidisciplinary care teams — including nursing, social work, pharmacy, and subspecialty services — to deliver coordinated, high-quality pediatric care across service lines.
  6. Research and scholarship agenda — lead clinical or translational research initiatives, secure funding, and disseminate findings that advance the evidence base for pediatric medicine.
  7. Community and public health advocacy — represent institutional and professional perspectives in community forums, media, and legislative settings to influence child health policy and disease prevention efforts.
  8. Patient safety and risk governance — oversee adverse event review, root cause analysis, and system-wide safety improvement initiatives that reduce harm and improve outcomes for pediatric populations.
  9. Technology and innovation adoption — evaluate, champion, and guide implementation of emerging medical technologies, informatics tools, and telehealth platforms to modernize pediatric care delivery.
  10. Cross-institutional collaboration — forge partnerships with academic centers, public health agencies, and community organizations to scale evidence-based pediatric health initiatives beyond a single organization.

AI-at-Work Competency Framework

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Authoritative source data identified for 998 occupations

How a worker at each mastery level uses, directs, and evaluates AI tools in this occupation. Each statement cites its evidence inline; click a citation chip to verify the source.

Emerging
  1. AI-assisted literature lookup — queries an LLM for summaries of pediatric clinical guidelines and vaccine schedules to supplement reading comprehension during onboarding rotations, verifying results against primary sources before any clinical application Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab. WEF Skills TaxonomyWEF Skills Taxonomy 2021 — Building a Common Language for Skills at Work. Opens in new tab..
  2. Differential diagnosis drafting — submits a chief complaint and patient demographics to an AI tool to generate an initial differential list, then independently applies critical thinking to accept, reject, or expand each possibility Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab..
Developing
  1. Documentation acceleration — dictates or pastes encounter notes into an AI assistant to produce structured SOAP summaries, saving significant charting time while personally reviewing every clinical detail for accuracy Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab..
  2. Parent counseling preparation — directs an AI tool to generate age-appropriate plain-language explanations of diagnoses or preventive care topics, then tailors the output to the specific family's context before the visit Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab. WEF Skills TaxonomyWEF Skills Taxonomy 2021 — Building a Common Language for Skills at Work. Opens in new tab..
  3. Diagnostic test interpretation support — presents lab values or growth-chart data to an AI assistant for pattern recognition prompts, retaining full interpretive authority and clinical judgment over the final assessment Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab..
Proficient
  1. Complex case synthesis — orchestrates an AI assistant to cross-reference multi-system symptom clusters against pediatric evidence bases, using the output as a structured second opinion while anchoring the diagnosis in direct physical examination findings Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab. Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab..
  2. Treatment protocol comparison — delegates retrieval and tabular comparison of guideline-concordant medication regimens to an AI tool, then applies judgment on dosing, allergies, and developmental stage before prescribing Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab. Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab..
  3. Quality-improvement drafting — assigns an AI assistant to draft care-gap analyses or population-health summaries from de-identified panel data, reviewing and editing the narrative to ensure clinical accuracy and contextual nuance Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab. WEF Skills TaxonomyWEF Skills Taxonomy 2021 — Building a Common Language for Skills at Work. Opens in new tab..
  4. Referral letter generation — hands off structured clinical summaries to an AI tool to produce specialist referral correspondence, then edits for clinical precision and relationship-specific communication norms before sending Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab..
Advanced
  1. AI workflow governance — establishes department-level protocols for when and how AI tools are used in pediatric practice, defining human-review checkpoints for high-stakes decisions such as differential diagnosis, prescribing, and developmental screening interpretation Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab. WEF Skills TaxonomyWEF Skills Taxonomy 2021 — Building a Common Language for Skills at Work. Opens in new tab..
  2. Autonomous task boundary setting — maps the 52% collaborative augmentation share of observed pediatric AI interactions against task-specific risk, formally designating which tasks accept AI-generated drafts and which require unaided physician reasoning Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab. Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab..
  3. Trainee AI literacy instruction — coaches residents and medical students on critically evaluating AI-generated clinical content, demonstrating how speaking and active listening skills remain irreplaceable in the patient-family encounter despite high time-savings potential Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab. WEF Skills TaxonomyWEF Skills Taxonomy 2021 — Building a Common Language for Skills at Work. Opens in new tab..
  4. Evidence translation leadership — leads institutional review of AI-assisted diagnostic tools for pediatric populations, evaluating model bias, pediatric-specific training data limitations, and integration with developmental milestone standards before adoption Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab. WEF Skills TaxonomyWEF Skills Taxonomy 2021 — Building a Common Language for Skills at Work. Opens in new tab..
Evidence pack
AEI usage
Task observations: 522
Augment share: 52.2%
Time saved: 77.2%
AI autonomy: 3.40
SAFI positioning
Top skill: Speaking
Score: 48.5 / 100
Quadrant: Q2_ai_augmented
precision: exact
WEF cluster
Human-Technology Interaction
human_technology_interaction
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Pathsmith Durable Skills Framework

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Ten durable-skill domains mapped to four proficiency/role levels for each occupation. Each statement is aligned to the Pathsmith taxonomy, derived from trusted grounding data and mapped to occupation-specific O*NET tasks and skills.

1Communication13 statements
Emerging
  1. Patient history elicitation — gathers basic chief complaint and symptom information through structured intake questions with pediatric patients and caregivers Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Diagnosis explanation — conveys simple diagnostic findings to parents or guardians using accessible, non-technical language in outpatient clinic settings Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Clinical documentation — records patient encounter notes including presenting symptoms, vitals, and basic assessment findings in the electronic health record O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Caregiver counseling — explains vaccine schedules, growth milestones, and anticipatory guidance to parents or guardians during well-child visits with increasing clarity and confidence Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Developmental concern communication — describes developmental delay findings and referral rationale to families while calibrating emotional tone to caregiver distress level Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Interdisciplinary reporting — communicates patient status updates and care transitions to nursing staff, specialists, and allied health team members using standardized clinical language O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Difficult diagnosis disclosure — delivers complex or chronic illness diagnoses such as asthma, diabetes, or autism spectrum disorder to families through structured, empathetic conversations that address prognosis, treatment plan, and caregiver questions Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Health literacy-adapted education — tailors disease prevention and hygiene counseling to the literacy level, cultural background, and comprehension capacity of diverse caregivers and adolescent patients Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Medical record synthesis — produces comprehensive, legally precise documentation of diagnostic reasoning, treatment decisions, and follow-up plans across complex multi-visit pediatric cases O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  4. Multidisciplinary care communication — leads case conferences by presenting pediatric patient data, integrating specialist input, and summarizing unified care recommendations for families Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Community health communication — delivers evidence-based public health guidance on childhood illness prevention, vaccination, and nutrition to community audiences through professional presentations and written materials Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Trainee communication mentorship — coaches medical students and residents on effective pediatric patient and caregiver communication techniques, providing structured feedback on interview skills and disclosure conversations Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Crisis communication leadership — guides families through acute pediatric emergencies by delivering calm, clear, real-time information while coordinating with emergency and specialist teams under high-pressure conditions Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
2Leadership10 statements
Emerging
  1. Care plan ownership — takes personal responsibility for initiating and following through on individual pediatric patient treatment plans under attending supervision Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Caregiver guidance initiation — proactively offers evidence-based parenting and wellness recommendations during routine well-child visits without prompting from supervising physicians Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Care team coordination — directs nursing and support staff in executing pediatric patient care protocols, vaccination schedules, and follow-up procedures within a clinical practice setting Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Resident mentorship — provides guided feedback and clinical direction to junior residents rotating through pediatric outpatient or inpatient settings Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Quality initiative participation — contributes to practice-level efforts to improve childhood immunization rates or developmental screening compliance by volunteering for committee roles Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Clinical practice leadership — oversees day-to-day patient flow, clinical decision-making, and care quality across a pediatric practice by setting standards and modeling exemplary patient care behaviors Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Interdisciplinary team leadership — leads collaborative care teams managing children with complex chronic conditions by aligning specialist, therapy, and social work efforts around unified family-centered goals Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Organizational health leadership — shapes pediatric department policies, quality benchmarks, and clinical protocols by drawing on population health data and leading physician governance committees Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Advocacy leadership — champions child health equity initiatives at institutional, legislative, or community levels by mobilizing colleagues, presenting evidence, and influencing policy decisions Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Succession development — identifies and systematically develops the next generation of pediatric clinicians through mentorship programs, competency frameworks, and longitudinal career coaching Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
3Metacognition10 statements
Emerging
  1. Diagnostic self-monitoring — identifies gaps in own clinical reasoning when working through undifferentiated pediatric presentations and seeks attending input to verify differential diagnoses Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Learning need recognition — acknowledges areas of limited pediatric knowledge such as rare genetic syndromes or neonatal conditions and selects targeted continuing medical education resources Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Clinical reasoning reflection — reviews own diagnostic decisions after patient outcomes are known, identifying systematic errors or biases that influenced initial assessment Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Study strategy calibration — adjusts board preparation or subspecialty learning approaches based on self-assessment of knowledge retention across pediatric medicine content areas Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Uncertainty acknowledgment — recognizes the boundaries of own clinical competence in ambiguous pediatric cases and transparently seeks specialist consultation or additional diagnostic data Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Cognitive bias mitigation — monitors own susceptibility to anchoring or availability bias during complex pediatric diagnosis and applies deliberate debiasing strategies before finalizing clinical judgments Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Continuing competence planning — constructs and executes a personalized professional development plan that addresses emerging areas of pediatric medicine through targeted conferences, journals, and simulation training Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Outcome-informed practice adjustment — systematically reviews patient outcome patterns across own caseload to identify recurring clinical gaps and refine treatment decision-making approaches Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Metacognitive modeling — explicitly demonstrates and teaches self-monitoring and reflective clinical reasoning practices to residents and students during pediatric case supervision Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Practice-level learning culture — establishes structured case review, morbidity and mortality conference, and peer feedback processes within a pediatric practice to institutionalize collective metacognitive reflection Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
4Critical Thinking11 statements
Emerging
  1. Differential diagnosis construction — generates a basic list of plausible diagnoses for common pediatric presentations such as fever, rash, or respiratory distress by applying foundational medical knowledge Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Diagnostic test interpretation — reads and applies results of standard laboratory and imaging studies to confirm or rule out primary diagnoses in straightforward pediatric cases O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Evidence-based treatment selection — evaluates clinical guidelines and published pediatric research to choose medication dosing, vaccination timing, or therapy referrals appropriate to patient age and condition severity Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Atypical presentation analysis — identifies red-flag symptoms that deviate from typical illness trajectories and revises initial diagnostic hypotheses based on emerging clinical evidence Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Risk-benefit reasoning — weighs benefits, side effects, and contraindications of pharmacological and procedural interventions for pediatric patients across varying developmental stages Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Complex case reasoning — synthesizes multi-system clinical findings, developmental history, psychosocial factors, and diagnostic data to form integrated diagnoses and management plans for children with chronic or rare conditions Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Diagnostic uncertainty navigation — applies structured clinical decision frameworks to ambiguous pediatric presentations where diagnostic clarity requires iterative hypothesis testing and evidence triangulation Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Treatment response evaluation — critically assesses patient progress against expected therapeutic milestones and adjusts medication regimens, referrals, or care intensity based on objective outcome data Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Clinical protocol critique — evaluates existing pediatric care protocols against current research evidence, identifies practice gaps, and proposes evidence-based revisions for adoption at the practice or system level Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Research appraisal leadership — critically appraises emerging pediatric clinical trials and meta-analyses, synthesizes implications for practice, and guides institutional adoption of new evidence-based standards Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Diagnostic teaching — constructs structured clinical reasoning exercises for trainees that develop skills in hypothesis generation, evidence weighting, and diagnostic conclusion across pediatric case complexity levels Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
5Collaboration10 statements
Emerging
  1. Care team participation — contributes patient observations and clinical updates to nursing and ancillary staff during pediatric patient rounds and handoff communications Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Specialist referral initiation — coordinates initial referrals to pediatric subspecialists such as cardiology, neurology, or endocrinology by providing relevant clinical summaries and referral rationale O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Multidisciplinary case coordination — participates actively in care conferences integrating input from social work, physical therapy, speech therapy, and nutrition to build holistic pediatric management plans Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. School and community agency collaboration — coordinates with school nurses, early intervention programs, and community health workers to address developmental, behavioral, or chronic illness needs of pediatric patients O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Caregiver partnership — engages parents or guardians as active collaborators in goal-setting, care planning, and monitoring of their child's health outcomes across visit cycles Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Complex care team leadership within collaboration — unifies specialists, therapists, educators, and social service providers around shared care goals for children with medical complexity through structured team meetings and shared documentation Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Cross-institutional coordination — manages care transitions between inpatient, outpatient, emergency, and subspecialty settings by maintaining continuous communication among all treating providers and the family unit Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Interprofessional conflict navigation — mediates disagreements among care team members regarding pediatric treatment priorities by centering decisions on clinical evidence and patient-family values Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. System-level collaboration architecture — designs and implements collaborative care models such as patient-centered medical home frameworks that formally integrate pediatric primary care with behavioral health, social services, and specialty medicine Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Research collaboration leadership — leads or participates in multi-site pediatric clinical research collaborations by aligning institutional teams, standardizing protocols, and co-authoring findings for peer-reviewed publication Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
6Character11 statements
Emerging
  1. Patient confidentiality adherence — protects pediatric patient information in compliance with HIPAA standards across all documentation, communication, and record-handling activities Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Professional punctuality and preparation — arrives to clinical shifts with patient charts reviewed, demonstrating respect for patients, families, and clinical team time Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Ethical boundary maintenance — recognizes and upholds appropriate professional limits when managing sensitive family dynamics, mandated reporting obligations, and conflicts of interest in pediatric care Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Accountability in clinical error — acknowledges diagnostic or treatment errors transparently to supervising physicians and relevant care team members and participates in structured error review processes Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Cultural humility practice — approaches families from diverse racial, ethnic, socioeconomic, and religious backgrounds without assumptions, adapting care recommendations to align with culturally specific values and preferences Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Mandated reporting responsibility — identifies and reports suspected child abuse, neglect, or maltreatment to appropriate child protective authorities in compliance with legal obligations and ethical duty of care Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Consistent professional integrity — maintains honest, transparent communication with families, colleagues, and insurers even in circumstances where disclosure is uncomfortable or administratively complex Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Patient advocacy within systems — challenges institutional policies or insurance denials that compromise access to medically necessary pediatric care by escalating appropriately through established channels Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Ethics consultation leadership — guides clinical ethics committee deliberations on complex pediatric cases involving end-of-life decisions, parental refusal of treatment, or resource allocation disputes Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Professional culture modeling — establishes and sustains a practice culture of accountability, respect, and ethical conduct by visibly upholding behavioral standards and addressing unprofessional conduct among peers Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Policy-level advocacy for child welfare — contributes to legislative or regulatory processes that protect child health rights, improve pediatric care access, or strengthen mandated reporting and child protection systems Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
7Creativity9 statements
Emerging
  1. Novel patient engagement — adapts age-appropriate play, storytelling, or visual aids to engage anxious pediatric patients in clinical examination and reduce procedural resistance Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Alternative explanation generation — considers multiple diagnostic possibilities for ambiguous presentations rather than defaulting to a single hypothesis when initial clinical data is inconclusive Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Individualized care plan design — constructs customized treatment and wellness plans that creatively integrate medical, behavioral, nutritional, and social interventions tailored to the unique profile of each pediatric patient and family Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Patient education innovation — develops creative formats such as visual handouts, digital resources, or interactive demonstrations to communicate health and development guidance to caregivers with varying literacy levels Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Complex case problem-solving — generates unconventional diagnostic or therapeutic approaches for pediatric patients whose conditions have not responded to standard protocols by drawing on cross-disciplinary knowledge and case literature Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Practice improvement ideation — identifies and proposes creative workflow, technology, or care model innovations that improve pediatric patient access, experience, or health outcomes within a clinical practice Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Health campaign design — creates community health initiatives targeting childhood obesity, vaccination hesitancy, or mental health awareness using novel messaging strategies tailored to local population needs Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Clinical model innovation — pioneers new pediatric care delivery models such as group well-child visits, telehealth integration, or co-located behavioral health services by designing, piloting, and evaluating novel approaches Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Research innovation — formulates original research questions in pediatric medicine, designs methodologically rigorous studies, and contributes novel findings that advance clinical knowledge in the field Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
8Growth Mindset10 statements
Emerging
  1. Feedback receptivity — accepts critical feedback from attending physicians on clinical reasoning, patient communication, and procedural technique without defensiveness and implements suggested adjustments Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Challenge engagement — approaches unfamiliar pediatric presentations or complex family dynamics as learning opportunities rather than sources of avoidance Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Setback processing — reflects constructively on diagnostic misses or adverse patient outcomes, extracting specific lessons to inform improved clinical decision-making in future cases Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Continuing education commitment — consistently pursues CME credits, journal reading, and professional development activities beyond minimum requirements to expand pediatric clinical knowledge Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Peer learning orientation — proactively seeks out perspectives and approaches from specialist colleagues, allied health professionals, and experienced pediatricians to broaden clinical repertoire Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Emerging evidence integration — revises long-held clinical practices when confronted with compelling new pediatric research evidence, demonstrating willingness to abandon outdated approaches in favor of improved methods Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Performance benchmark pursuit — sets explicit personal clinical quality goals such as developmental screening rates or chronic disease control metrics and tracks progress systematically over time Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Constructive failure utilization — presents own diagnostic or therapeutic errors in case conferences as structured learning content, modeling intellectual humility and growth orientation for trainees Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Learning culture stewardship — builds and sustains a growth-oriented environment within a pediatric practice or department by institutionalizing feedback mechanisms, case learning reviews, and ongoing skill development programs Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Innovation through iteration — persists through repeated refinement cycles when developing new clinical protocols or community health programs, treating each unsuccessful iteration as data that improves the next version Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
9Mindfulness10 statements
Emerging
  1. Present-moment patient attention — maintains full attentive focus during pediatric physical examinations and caregiver interviews without distraction from competing clinical demands Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Emotional regulation awareness — recognizes own stress responses during high-acuity pediatric encounters and applies basic grounding techniques to maintain composure in the clinical moment Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Caregiver distress attunement — reads verbal and nonverbal cues from anxious or grieving parents during difficult pediatric consultations and adjusts communication pace and empathy accordingly Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Cognitive load management — applies intentional attention-switching strategies to transition between high-complexity and routine pediatric cases without carryover of prior case emotional residue Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Burnout self-monitoring — monitors own indicators of compassion fatigue and occupational burnout in a high-demand pediatric practice and seeks appropriate support or recovery practices Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. High-acuity presence — maintains deliberate clinical focus and emotional steadiness during pediatric emergencies, resuscitations, or trauma presentations where environmental stress is acute and decisions are consequential Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Intentional family-centered engagement — creates a calm, unhurried consultation atmosphere for families facing chronic illness diagnoses by managing time, space, and own demeanor with deliberate intentionality Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Work-life boundary sustaining — establishes and protects personal recovery practices that preserve long-term cognitive and emotional capacity for high-quality pediatric patient care Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Mindfulness culture modeling — integrates mindful practice principles into team culture within a pediatric department by modeling reflective pausing, emotional regulation, and intentional communication in all team interactions Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Systemic wellbeing advocacy — advocates for structural changes in pediatric practice environments such as reduced panel sizes, protected recovery time, and peer support programs that enable sustainable mindful clinical practice across the physician workforce Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
10Fortitude11 statements
Emerging
  1. Diagnostic persistence — continues systematic clinical investigation of a pediatric patient's presenting problem despite initial inconclusive test results rather than settling for an incomplete explanation Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Emotionally difficult case tolerance — maintains professional function and compassionate engagement when caring for seriously ill, abused, or terminally ill pediatric patients despite significant emotional weight Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Sustained uncertainty tolerance — continues providing structured, evidence-based care to pediatric patients with unresolved diagnoses over extended timelines without premature diagnostic closure Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. High-volume practice resilience — maintains clinical quality, attentiveness, and patient-centered engagement across full patient panels including demanding days with back-to-back complex or acute visits Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Caregiver conflict navigation — persists in advocating for a child's medical best interest when facing parental resistance to recommended treatments, vaccines, or specialist referrals through respectful, evidence-based dialogue Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Chronic illness long-term stewardship — sustains committed, longitudinal clinical engagement with pediatric patients managing complex chronic conditions such as cystic fibrosis, congenital heart disease, or type 1 diabetes across years of care Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Adverse outcome recovery — processes difficult patient outcomes including pediatric deaths or serious diagnostic errors with appropriate grief while returning to full clinical effectiveness and sustained commitment to subsequent patients Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. System barrier persistence — continues pursuing appropriate care solutions for pediatric patients facing insurance denials, social determinants of health barriers, or fragmented systems despite repeated institutional obstacles Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Advocacy endurance — sustains multi-year efforts to change pediatric health policy, improve institutional protocols, or eliminate systemic inequities in child healthcare access despite slow-moving institutional or legislative processes Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Resilience mentorship — guides residents and junior pediatricians through career adversity, moral distress, and burnout risk by modeling and teaching fortitude practices grounded in professional purpose and peer support Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Crisis system leadership — provides steady, decisive leadership during sustained public health crises such as pandemic pediatric surge events or community disease outbreaks, maintaining team morale and clinical standards under prolonged pressure Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Sources:Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
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Baby Doctor · Developmental Pediatrician · Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrician · DO Physician (Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Physician) · Doctor · Emergency Room Pediatrician (ER Pediatrician) · General Pediatrician · Group Practice Pediatrician · Internal Medicine Pediatrician · Medical Doctor (MD) · Medical Pediatric Physician · Neonatal Doctor
RAPIDS apprenticeships
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O*NET skills
SpeakingCritical ThinkingJudgment and Decision MakingReading ComprehensionActive ListeningWritingScienceComplex Problem SolvingMonitoringSocial PerceptivenessActive LearningService OrientationCoordinationInstructingLearning StrategiesPersuasionNegotiationSystems EvaluationTime Management
Knowledge domains
Medicine and DentistryTherapy and CounselingBiologyPsychologyCustomer and Personal ServiceEnglish LanguageSociology and AnthropologyEducation and TrainingPersonnel and Human ResourcesMathematicsComputers and Electronics
Abilities
Oral ComprehensionOral ExpressionInductive ReasoningProblem SensitivityWritten ComprehensionDeductive ReasoningWritten ExpressionSpeech ClaritySpeech RecognitionNear Vision
Work styles
DependabilityAttention to DetailEmpathyCooperationCautiousnessIntegrity
Technology
Medical softwareInformation retrieval or search softwareElectronic mail softwareData base user interface and query softwareCalendar and scheduling softwareInternet browser software
Tasks · seed anchors for statements
  1. Prescribe or administer treatment, therapy, medication, vaccination, and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease, or injury in infants and children.
  2. Examine children regularly to assess their growth and development.
  3. Treat children who have minor illnesses, acute and chronic health problems, and growth and development concerns.
  4. Examine patients or order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests to obtain information on medical condition and determine diagnosis.
  5. Advise patients, parents or guardians, and community members concerning diet, activity, hygiene, and disease prevention.
  6. Explain procedures and discuss test results or prescribed treatments with patients and parents or guardians.
  7. Collect, record, and maintain patient information, such as medical history, reports, or examination results.
  8. Monitor patients' conditions and progress and reevaluate treatments as necessary.
CIP education codes
51.120151.120261.011561.011961.012061.012161.012261.012361.170361.190161.190261.190361.190461.190561.190661.190761.190861.190961.191061.191161.191261.191361.191461.191561.191761.199961.200361.2609

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