Tuesday, January 20, 2015

Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) Doctor

Duties and Responsibilities:
An ear, nose and throat specialist (ENT) is a physician trained in the medical and surgical treatment of the ears, nose throat, and related structures of the head and neck. 

Salary:
The Bureau of Labor Statistics has an average income of $184,650 for all physicians and surgeons regardless of their specialty in its May 2011 statistics

Education:
An ENT specialist is ready to start practicing after up to 15 years of college and postgraduate training. One must pass the four standard years of college and at least 5 years of specialty training, as well as pass the American Board of Otolaryngology examination to be certified
Otolaryngologists deal with throat, ear and nose problems, from cosmetic issues to cancers.

Reflection:
I think that I wouldn't really want to be an ENT doctor because of all the time it takes to qualify to become one. It's way too much work, and takes too much time to study to become an ENT doctor. I know that I'd like to have a stable career established at a young age, but the way I see it, I won't have established my career until I'm (at the very least) thirty. I'd rather pursue a career that genuinely interests me and that doesn't take so many years to study for.

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