Ear, Nose and Throat
(ENT) Surgeon
Duties
and Responsibilities:
Otolaryngologists
study the ear, nose and throat conditions of a person, or ENT. It is also
referred to as Otolaryngology-Head and Neck surgery or otorhinolaryngology. It
is the oldest medical specialty in the United States. They often treat children
with persistent ear, nose, and throat conditions. Adults get treatments from
Otolaryngologist for sinus infections, hearing loss, and cancers of these
regions.
Salary: $327,517
Education:
Otolaryngologists
must complete at least a five years of surgical residency training. One year of
in general surgical training and the other four years in otolaryngology-head
and neck surgery. Some complete an advanced sub-specialty fellowship where
training can be from 1-2 years in duration. This job is one of the most competitive
specialties in medicine to get a residency position followed by medical school.
Reflection:
Do you think
you would like to be one?
Why? Why not?
I think I would
like to be one because I want to make patients hear better and let them smell
better. I would also like to be one because I would be able to help children.
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