Ear, nose, and throat (ENT) specialist

Duties and responsibilities: ENT Doctors are responsible for surgical and medical treatment of the ears, nose, and throat, as well as the related head and neck areas. Specialized skills of otolaryngologists include managing disorders of the upper pharynx and oral cavity, larynx (voice box), ears, nose and nasal passage, and face and neck. Almost all ENT specialists regularly handle cases like nosebleeds, adenoidectomies, infected mastoids, tonsillectomies, and sinusitis.

Salary:   $331,910

Education: At least five years of training in a surgical residency. This comprises a one-year course in general surgery and a four-year course in otolaryngology. Most start their medical education with a Bachelor of Science degree, but those with a Bachelor of Arts degree are also accepted into some medical school programs.

                                               

Reflection: I wouldn’t like to be an ear, nose, and throat specialist for it does not interest me. Although there may be certain people who find such career interesting I don’t.