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Daniela Alvarez 7Th

ISM- MENTOR INTERVIEW ASSIGNMENT QUESTIONS


Student Name: Daniela Alvarez Period: 7th

Printed Name of Person Interviewed: Kyralessa Ramirez

Role of Individual:
__X__Mentor
Place/Name of Business: UTMB League City

Business Address: 6465 S Shore Blvd Ste 500, League City, TX 77573

Phone Number: (281) 538-7735

Date of Interview: 11/2/17 and 11/9/17

Type of Interview: __X__ In Person

1. For someone working in your field, please describe the fantasies versus realities of the job.
(fantasy vs. reality)
The fantasies of the job are what you see on TV. That it is a glamorous job, that its always just having
fun, and that everything runs smoothly. The reality of the job is that it is really hard and you need to really like it.
As well as have a strong personality because it does affect you, you are dealing with peoples life, thats not very
glamorous. You have to sometimes forget about your priorities and put the patient first.
2. What is your current educational level? What continuing education and training are required?
(educational level and requirements)
So right now I am a board certified Pediatrician. That means that I went to four years of medical school,
I did a residency training and then I took a board exam to be certified as a pediatrician. You have to do about 24
hours of continuing medical education to keep your medical license in the state of Texas. And from those credit or
hours you need a certain amount of ethical credits and complicated cases. Than you have to recertify- you need to
have a maintenance of credit which is hours of learning and sit and re-take the board every ten years.
3. Please describe the typical day to day activities of someone working in your field.
(day-to-day activities)
Typical day implies seeing patients every day. Make sure you hear what they need and make sure what
they prioritize what they need. Sometimes they will come in thinking they need something. You have to explain to
them things they might not like to hear. Keep a good flow of patients, so that they are seen at a decent time, and
they dont have to wait long. That causes frustration, they dont want to wait long, they are sick and dont feel
good and are a little impatient. You have to give feedback to the front desk team and nursing staff. And you have
to respond to phone calls, refill calls, respond emails, and do paperwork.
4. How secure are you in your current position? What do you think is the future of your field?
(job security)
I feel pretty secured, and they constantly give us feedback as peer-review and comments from patients.
The future of the medical field is very uncertain with all of the re-invention of the system. Meaning there is a lot
of adjustment they are doing in terms of administration. Which usually the doctors dont know much about that.
In terms of patients care I just like doing what I like, which is seeing patients and taking care of them.
5. What is a typical (average or lowest to highest) salary of someone working in your field?
(salary)

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It ranges between $220,000 and $250,000 for a starting the job. As you accumulate experience it will go
higher than that.
6. What potential for growth is there in your field?
(growth potential)
There is lots of potential especially now that the medical field is getting kind of re-structured. In terms of
the administrative part taking over clinical parts. So there is a lot of options for mentorships and voluntary work
in the communities. And there will always be sick kids and growing kids and newborns. So there is a lot of room
for improvement and growth.
***Questions 7-10 will be created by the ISM student.

7. What age do you mostly diagnose children with ASD? Why do you think this is the most common age?
It is usually between nine to eighteen months. At least we have a clear idea and at least we have concerns
and we send them for evaluation. Because there is one of the milestones which they achieve at this age and that is
social interaction and speech. Than you see the lack of it and that is when its more noticeable.
8. What do you think is the best treatment for children? How do they improve the most? Why do you think
this is it?
The best approach is the earlier the intervention in terms of therapy, occupational therapy, physical
therapy, and speech therapy. Early stimulation, the earlier the better. The idea is the earlier the referral and the
diagnosis the better.
9. Do you see a lot of improvement in the children you treat who have ASD?
Yes, big time. When kids, and this is described in the literature, get the stimulation (and this does not
only apply to autism but also to other chronic illness) physical therapy, speech therapy and all of these
multidisciplinary approach before age 5 the outcomes are much better. There are some kids who are deep autistic
and it depends on each case.
10. What other condition do you see a long with children who have ASD? And as a pediatrician how do
you treat these?
Chromosomal abnormalities, down syndrome. Former premature babies it is very known that they are
more prone to having ASD and ADHD. Multidisciplinary approach, do the referrals early so they are followed as
they grow not just be me but also a good nutritionist and speech therapist. Sometimes we need more than that, we
need home care. Sometimes early childhood intervention programs, there are private programs that have
modification of their behavior and behavior therapy and all of that.

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Interview Summary
Each day implies the same or similar duties.
Can be a stressful job, but it does have its rewards.
See children of all ages.
It is a secure job.
It is also a job that involves teams.
It also has a good pay and the pay can increase as experience increases.
It also has a big future and a lot of room to grow.
There will always be sick kids and growing kids. As well as kids who are being born and need to
be checked up on as they grow to ensure they meet their milestones.
Children are usually diagnosed or at least concerns start to rise at a pretty early age.
They might be behind on their mile stone such as speech and socialization.
The earlier the intervention the earlier the child can start treatment the better they will be in the
future.
There are all types of therapies out there for patients with ASD.
A lot of these therapies will be either speech or multidisciplinary.
There are many other conditions that come with ASD.
All of these conditions can cause for the patient to need more therapy.
The earlier the intervention the better the outcome.
Those who have improved significantly will be diagnosed before age 5.
Chromosomal abnormalities are usually involved with the diagnosis of ASD.
Pre-mature babies are prone to these types of diseases.
This is because they might have not fully developed.
This diagnosis might be able to be made through the DNA if not it will be seen as the child
grows and hit his/her milestones.

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