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