Ear, Nose, Throat Doctor

Duties and responsibilities:

They are known as otolaryngologists who are doctors specialized for surgery and medical treatment of the ear, nose, and throat. Also for neck and head areas. Patients may need medical treatment when there is a disease in the ear, nose, or throat. They need this for when there is a tumor or cancer found in those areas. Otolaryngologists that focus on the ear look for hearing disorder, infections, or nerve pain. The ones that focus on the nose most likely focus on handling nosebleeds. The doctor that focuses on the throat treats diseases that may be found. They can also help if you have a disease in the head or neck.  As you can see, they help a lot if you are having any problems. One thing that your doctor needs to know is all your medical history. They need to know this to see if you have had any problems in the past.

Salary: $369,790 (annually).

Education: 4 year medical degree. They also need a 5 year ENT program which is an important requirement. Bachelor’s degree needed.

Demand: Female population increasing from 10% to 50%, in the past three decades.

                   

Reflection: Do you think you would like to be one? Why? Why not?

I wouldn’t like to be one because it is something that i wouldn’t enjoy doing. I don’t find it interesting to do even though you are helping other people. It is a career that i wouldn’t do.