Allergist/immunologist

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Duties and responsibilities: An allergist / immunologist (commonly referred to as an allergist) is a physician specially trained to diagnose, treat and manage allergies, asthma and immunologic disorders including primary immunodeficiency disorders. These conditions range from the very common to the very rare, spanning all ages and encompassing various organ systems.

Salary: $225.814

Education: In the United States, becoming an allergist / immunologist requires at least an additional nine years of training beyond a bachelor’s degree.

After completing medical school and graduating with a medical degree, physicians undergo three years of training in internal medicine or pediatrics and pass the exam of either the American Board of Internal Medicine or the American Board of Pediatrics.

Reflection: Do you think you would like to be one? Why? Why not? I would like to be an allergist/immunologist because I like helping out people. It will make me feel better about myself. Other than that the salary is very good.