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Ear-Nose-Throat Specialist

Duties and Responsibilities:   Otolaryngologists are physicians trained in the medical and surgical management and treatment of patients with diseases and disorders of the ear, nose, throat (ENT), and related structures of the head and neck. They are commonly referred to as ENTphysicians.

Salary:369,790 USD

Education:Otolaryngologists are doctors of medicine. Therefore, like all physicians, otolaryngologists must obtain a medical degree (D.O. or M.D.) after college. In the United States, the education track for otolaryngologists includes:

• Undergraduate degree (4 years of college or university)
• Medical degree - (4 years of medical school)
• Residency training - (3 years of otolaryngology residency, plus 1 year of general surgery training, plus one additional year of training for a total of 5 years of residency training)
• Optional fellowship training in sub-specialty of choice such as head and neck, plastic/reconstruction, etc. - 2 years.

Demand or Need for this profession: understanding the Career Path of a ENT Specialist

Career Options

According to Gap Medics, ENT Specialist work private practice, hospitals or clinics. However, the majority of ENT Specialists who do not spend most of their time performing surgeries work in private practice.

Opportunities for ENT Specialists are vast. Physicians interested in working with children can become Pediatric ENT Specialists. They can also work in one of the other ENT specialties such as plastic and reconstructive surgery or helping those with unique or severe allergies.

Professional Organizations

Professional organizations can be used as a means for networking, community service, think tanks, research, continued education and specialized learning. ENT Specialists should consider joining the American Academy of Otolaryngology

Average Salary

found the median salary for a U.S. ENT Specialist is $336,844.

Career Outlook

ENT Specialists are extremely valuable in American culture. In fact, according to ENT Associates, more than 50 percent of all doctor visits are for ENT problems. Recent changes in medical coverage, including the Affordable Care Act, have stimulated a huge increase in insurance covered individuals who up until recently – couldn't afford to visit ENT Specialists. Considering the overall physician demand is expected to grow at least 18 percent between 2012 and 2022, the need for ENT Specialists should be even greater.

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

Yes i willl  love to be one because like that we dont have to wait a year so that my brother willl get an appoiment and s they just pass them for 30minutes and then leave…...