Allergist/Immunologist

Duties and Responsblities: 1) Present research findings at national meetings or in peer-reviewed journals.
2) Engage in self-directed learning and continuing education activities.
3) Document patients' medical histories.
4) Conduct laboratory or clinical research on allergy or immunology topics.
5) Provide allergy or immunology consultation or education to physicians or other health care providers.
6) Prescribe medication such as antihistamines, antibiotics, and nasal, oral, topical, or inhaled glucocorticosteroids.

Salary: Allergists and Immunologists can expect the highest salaries, they can receive an average, of close to $218,180.

Education:

Allergists/immunologists must complete 4 years of premedical education at a college or university, followed by at least 4 years of medical school resulting in a doctor of medicine first 2 years of medical school, students take courses in anatomy, biochemistry, physiology, pharmacology, psychology, microbiology, pathology, medical ethics, and classes in laws governing medicine. They also learn how to perform a medical history, examine patients, and diagnose illnesses. The final 2 years of medical school, students care for patients in hospitals and clinics, under the supervision of experienced physicians.

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Reflection:I would not like to be a Allergist or Immunologist because that doesn’t gather my attention into wanting to do it.