Name:
Mark Woodward Hutson, M.D.
Email:
Undergrad Institution; Degree and Major:
University of Florida - BS in Zoology
Medical School:
Emory University School of Medicine
In practice since:
1993
Your Specialty:
Pediatrics
Where and for how many years did you train AFTER medical school:
Emory University Affiliated Hospitals – 3 years pediatric residency; 1 year as chief resident in pediatrics
How did you choose your specialty?
My pediatrician as a child was my influence.
What do you like MOST, and like LEAST, about your specialty?
Most - I love working with kids, the young children present a unique challenge, they are non-verbal or what they say means nothing. You have to figure it out through history from the parents and your clinical acumen.
Least - When a child dies. Clearly their life was too short.
In your opinion, what attributes are important in anyone choosing this specialty?
- Communication skills with children & parents
- Patience
Hobbies/special interests:
- Avid cyclist
- Theatre