Allergist / Immunologist

Duties and Responsibilities:

An allergist / immunologist (commonly suggested 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, and is in all ages and encompassing various organ systems.

Salary: $144,000–$216,000

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 (ABIM) or the American Board of Pediatrics (ABP). Internists and pediatricians interested in becoming an allergist / immunologist have at least an additional two years of study, called a fellowship, in an allergy / immunology training program.

                                             

Reflection:

I would like to be one because I have an interest of learning about different illnesses and different allergies and specifically where this illness or allergy comes from and I would like to find a cure to this madness. I also , love the money income because itr pays very well and could go up to $500,000 a year if you work in private sector .