Ear Nose and Throat Specialist

 Duties and Responsibilities:

An ear, nose, and throat specialist is a physician trained in the medical and surgical treatment of the ears, nose, throat and related structures of the head and neck. They have special expertise in managing diseases of the ears, nose, and nasal passage sinuses, larynx (voice box), oral cavity and upper pharynx ( mouth and throat), as well as structures of the neck and face, Ent is the oldest medical specialty in the United States.

Salary: $339,312

Education: An ENT specialist is ready to start practicing after up to 15 years of college and postgraduate training. To qualify for certification from the American Board of Otolaryngology, an applicant must first complete college, medical school (usually four years), and at least five years of specialty training. Next, the physician must pass the American Board of Otolaryngology examination to be certified. Some ENT specialists pursue a one- or two-year fellowship for more extensive training in one of the seven subspecialty areas. These include pediatric otolaryngology (children), otology/neurotology (ears and balance.), allergy, facial plastic and reconstructive surgery, head and neck surgery, laryngology.(throat) and rhinology (nose). Some ENT specialists limit their practices to one of these seven areas.

 

Reflection: No, I wouldn’t like to be one because it doesn’t interest me.