Allergist/Immunologist

Job Description:

An allergist/immunologist is a medical doctor specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of allergic and immunologic ailments. Such diseases can range from food allergy, medication allergy, chronic cold, bronchitis, or sinus infections, to asthma, allergic eye diseases, atopic dermatitis, and allergic rhinitis. Allergists and immunologists are trained to not only diagnose and treat, but also manage and prevent immune system disorders such as autoimmune diseases and immunodeficiency diseases.

Salary:

$228,622 annually

Education:

Allergists and immunologists are required to complete at least 13 years of medical training before taking up the profession. This includes 4 years of premedical college or university education, 4 years of medical school, 3 years of residency training, and a further 2 years of fellowship program

 Reflection:

I would not like to be an allergist/immunologist because you to go through 13 years of medical school