Ear Nose Throat Doctor

Duties and Responsibilities:

This profession is called Otolaryngologists and they treat and diagnose diseases related to the ear, nose, and throat. They are trained in both the medical and surgical treatment of hearing loss, ear infections, balance disorders, ear noise (tinnitus), and some cranial nerve disorders. One of the primary skills of Otolaryngologists is the care of nasal cavity and sinuses. This includes allergies, smell disorders, polyps, and nasal obstruction. They also manage diseases related to the throat, larynx (voice box), and esophagus, including voice and swallowing disorders.   

Salary: $200,000- $400,000

Education:

They have to complete 15 years of training, including 4 years of undergraduate program, 4 years of medical program, at least 5 years of speciality training, and a 1-2 years of residency program. Then they have to pass written and oral exams administered by American Board of Otolaryngologist. The Board Certificate only lasts 10 years so to get it again you need to meet the requirements. After the Board Certificate they need 1-2 years of fellowship for extensive training.

Demand:

The demand for Otolaryngologists are high and expected to increase. They are also one of the highest paid in the medical career.

 

Reflection:

The medical career of the ear, nose, and throat doctor is very important and highly demand for. In my opinion I wouldn’t like to be an otolaryngologist. I believe all medical profession is important, but I don’t have my mindset in those career so I don’t find it as interesting like the teaching career.