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Endocrinologist By: Shep Kuranda
Job Description/Duties
An endocrinologist is a doctor that specializes in hormone conditions
Responsibilities/Duties Examine Patients- Endocrinologists examine patients to find problems caused by the
Pancreas, Thyroid, or the Adrenal Gland
Look for diabetes
Preform biopsies
Preform surgeries on certain body parts if disease is present, for example surgery to take out the Thyroid if needed
Provide treatment for medical conditions
Research Diseases
Prescribe Medications
Check for cancer
Handle many different patients
Work Setting
In a typical day, most endocrinologists see a number of patients
Work regular office hours, Monday to Friday
An endocrinologist's work is highly demanding but equally rewarding.
Personal Characteristics Needed
Being an endocrinologist requires a lot of patience
Also need to stay on top of things An endocrinologist may have many patients at a time so they need be
organized and stay on top of things
Need to be friendly
Need to be very knowledgeable
It is also important to keep your patients informed
Being an endocrinologist isn’t exactly a super fun job but it’s a good way to make a living
Must like helping others
Being organized
Education
Must complete medical school along with a 2-3 year fellowship
24 training months
12 clinical months and perform biopsies
Courses recommended in high school are: Health Careers, Human Anatomy, and Biology
Wages and Benefits
Average starting salary of an endocrinologist is $165,000 a year
Salary Ranges between around $100,000 and $300,000
The average salary for an endocrinologist is $178,264 a year
Benefits are malpractice and liability insurance, 403(b) plans, 401(k) plans, relocation expenses, paid vacations and holidays, life and disability insurance, and company pension plans.
Employment Outlook
The job outlook for endocrinology is very good
Expected to jump up by 22% by 2018
As population expands so does the need for endocrinologists along with much of the medical field
Personal Assessment
I am interested in this job for a number of reasons
The pay is very good
Fits my personality, it’s a job I think I can do
With my recent thyroid issue I’ve had to see an endocrinologist which is what first got me interested in the field and even how I knew that endocrinologists even existed
Reasons I’m not interested
Doesn’t seem too fun
Requires a ton of schooling and training
Bibliography
http://www.greatsampleresume.com/Careers/Endocrinologist-Career.html
http://www.doctor-salaries.com/physician-salary/endocrinologist-salary/
http://learn.org/articles/Endocrinologist_Education_Requirements_Your_Questions_Answered.html
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