The fight-or-flight response, also known as the acute stress response, refers to a psychological reaction that occurs in the presence of something that is terrifying, either mentally or physically. The fight-or-flight response was first described in the 1920s by American physiologist Walter Cannon.
Where Pediatricians Work Some pediatricians work in an office, either alone or with a group of other doctors, while some work in a hospital, health maintenance organization, clinic, or medical school. Still, others work as locum tenems doctors, traveling around a city or around the country, filling in for other doctors on a part-time basis.
1 Not a problem. About 15 percent of pediatricians work part-time, leaving you more time to stay home with your family or pursue other interests.  The Work: As you have to do when choosing any career, you have to decide if you would enjoy the day to day duties of being a pediatrician.