Ear Nose and Throat Doctor

Duties and Responsibilities

A doctor that specializes in the ear, nose and throat is also called an ENT. An ENT is a physician who specializes in the surgical and medical aspects of the ear, nose, throat, and parts of the head and neck. An ENT will specialize in diseases involving the nose, ear, nasal passage, voice box, oral cavity and the upper mouth and nose. An ENT is one of the oldest medical professions in the United states. With that being said there are places where others choose to specialize in like otology, pediatric otolaryngology, head and neck area, facial plastic and reconstructive surgery, rhinology, laryngology, and allergies. The more specialized ENTs work mainly on their field but are  still expected to know how to treat basic symptoms. An ENT can expect to view at at least 40 patients a day. That changes depending on where you work. You could choose to either be a private ENT or work in places like a hospital, or other medical associations .

Salary: An ENT could make up to $400,000 a year.

Education: You have to attend a medical school and score well on the MCAT. You will also need to have clinical experience to become familiar with the field. You then need to have four years of education and have to choose the field to specialize in. Since there are different fields the time it take differs. You will also need to complete a residency for 3-4 years. After that you need special training for  year.  You will then have to renew your licence every 7-10 years.

Demand for this profession: This profession is to grow 14% in 2020.

Reflection: I would not be okay with this because you have to go to school for several years and that, frankly, is too much. The pay is good though.