What considerations are important when providing care to newborns and premature infants in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU)?
Can you discuss the challenges and strategies for managing common neonatal conditions like jaundice or respiratory distress syndrome?
How do you assess and promote proper nutrition and healthy growth in pediatric patients, from infancy through adolescence?
Describe your approach to addressing childhood obesity and counseling families on maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
How do you diagnose and manage pediatric infectious diseases, such as viral illnesses, bacterial infections, or childhood illnesses like chickenpox?
Can you discuss the appropriate use of antibiotics in pediatric patients and the importance of antibiotic stewardship?
What is the role of pediatricians in diagnosing and managing allergies, including food allergies and allergic rhinitis?
Describe your approach to assessing and treating pediatric patients with asthma, including the use of long-term controller medications.
How do you identify and provide care for children with developmental disorders, such as autism spectrum disorder (ASD) or speech-language delays?
Discuss the importance of early intervention and multidisciplinary collaboration in managing developmental challenges.
What specific health concerns are common among adolescents, and how do you address topics like sexual health, substance use, and mental well-being?
Describe your approach to providing confidential and nonjudgmental care to adolescent patients.
How do you build rapport with pediatric patients and establish effective communication with them and their families?
Provide an example of a situation where you explained a complex medical concept to a child or adolescent in a way they could understand.
What ethical challenges might arise when providing care to pediatric patients, and how do you balance the best interests of the child with parental decision-making?