Ear Nose Throat Doctor (Otolaryngologist)

Duties and Responsibilities: Ear Nose Throat Doctors are also known as ENT Physicians and Otolaryngologists. These doctors focus on preventing/treating/managing diseases regarding the ears, nose, mouth, and throat. Otolaryngologists are trained to use medical and surgical treatment. Some examples of diseases they could help with are hearing loss, ear infections, allergies, tumors in the neck/facial area, and they may also do facial reconstruction surgery(plastic surgery.) Otolaryngologists have to talk with their patient and decide the best treatment for them. These doctors may have their own private practice, work at a hospital, or in a bigger medical organization.

Salary: $300,000-$450,000

Education: 4 years in College, 4 years in Med school, 5 years of specialty training, Must pass ABO examination, 1-2 year fellowship for extensive training.

Demand or need for this profession: It is rising in demand

Reflection: Would you like to become one? Why or why not? I would like to become a Otolaryngologists because It would keep me busy and being able to consult patients regarding their plastic surgery sounds interesting. It would keep me busy because depending if I work in a hospital or not, I could have around 40 patients each day. It also seems more ethical to be able to provide my patients the care they need if they are not able to afford healthcare.