Compare Genetic Counselors & Pediatricians, General District Of Columbia

Comparison Genetic Counselors Pediatricians, General
Salary

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Genetic Counselors $83,200
Pediatricians, General Not Available

Similar skills & knowledge

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Education and Training
Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.

Writing
Writing things for co-workers or customers.

Learning Strategies
Using the best training or teaching strategies for learning new things.

Social Perceptiveness
Understanding people's reactions.

English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

Active Learning
Figuring out how to use new ideas or things.

Speaking
Talking to others.

Reading Comprehension
Reading work-related information.

Persuasion
Talking people into changing their minds or their behavior.

Chemistry
Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods.

Complex Problem Solving
Noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it.

Critical Thinking
Thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem.

Active Listening
Listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions.

Judgment and Decision Making
Thinking about the pros and cons of different options and picking the best one.

Time Management
Managing your time and the time of other people.

Psychology
Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.

Coordination
Changing what is done based on other people's actions.

Customer and Personal Service
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

Computers and Electronics
Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.

Instructing
Teaching people how to do something.


skills & knowledge Gaps

These are areas where you might have skill gaps. People working in your selected job generally need higher levels in these skill and knowledge areas than people working in your current job.

Operations Analysis Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Genetic Counselors
Genetic Counselors
Very Low
Operations Analysis Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Pediatricians, General
Pediatricians, General
Medium

Operations Analysis
Figuring out what a product or service needs to be able to do.

Personnel and Human Resources Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Genetic Counselors
Genetic Counselors
Very Low
Personnel and Human Resources Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Pediatricians, General
Pediatricians, General
Medium

Personnel and Human Resources
Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, labor relations and negotiation, and personnel information systems.

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Medicine and Dentistry Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Genetic Counselors
Genetic Counselors
Medium
Medicine and Dentistry Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Pediatricians, General
Pediatricians, General
Very High

Medicine and Dentistry
Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures.

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Administration and Management Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Genetic Counselors
Genetic Counselors
Low
Administration and Management Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Pediatricians, General
Pediatricians, General
Medium

Administration and Management
Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.

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Typical Level Of Training

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Typical level Of training for Genetic Counselors
Genetic Counselors

Master's degree

Typical level Of training for Pediatricians, General
Pediatricians, General

Doctoral or professional degree

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Licensing

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Licensing for Genetic Counselors
Genetic Counselors

No license found in District of Columbia

Licensing for Pediatricians, General
Pediatricians, General

License may be required in District of Columbia


Certification

Certifications help you get ahead or qualify for different jobs. You usually have to pass a test to earn one, and then you can show employers that you have the skills and knowledge needed to do well on the job.

Certification for Genetic Counselors
Genetic Counselors

3 related certifications

Certification for Pediatricians, General
Pediatricians, General

36 related certifications

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