Ear, Nose and Throat

(ENT) Doctor

Duties and Responsibilities: Ear, nose and throat specialists, also known as otolaryngologists are medical doctors responsible for surgical and medical treatment of the ears, nose, and throat, as well related head and neck areas.  Specialized skills of otolaryngologists include managing disorders of the upper pharynx (voice box), ears, nose and nasal passage, and face and neck. They handle cases such as nosebleeds, adenoidectomies, infected mastoids, tonsillectomies, and sinusitis.

Salary: $205,000

Education: To become an ENT doctor, you will begin by pursuing the traditional route to and through medical school.  Score well on the MCAT and earn a high undergraduate GPA, especially in the core science courses of biology, general chemistry, organic chemistry, and physics. Obtain clinical experiences that allow you to shadow an ENT doctor so that you will begin to understand the realities of the profession.  Apply to complete four years of medical school.

Reflection: I would not like to be one.