Amie Kowalczyk, Pediatric Resident
Me and My Job
Need people skills
Problem-solving and critical thinking skills are important to diagnose and treat patients, but people skills are a huge part of my work. I need to be able to deal with the kids who are sick. Their parents can be challenging to deal with because they are so worried about their kids. I see them at their worst and I need to be patient and professional with both kids and their parents.
I also need to be courteous and respectful to the team of people I work closely with.