Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) Surgeon

Duties and Responsibilities:

People in this field are responsible for surgical and medical treatment of the ears, nose, and throat, as well as the related head and neck areas. They treat hearing disorders, infections, balance disorders, nerve pain, ear noise (tinnitus), and cranial nerve disorders, patients suffering from chronic sinusitis, diseases of the larynx, esophagus, and upper aero-digestive tract, including swallowing and voice disorders,  with tumors, infectious diseases, deformities, and facial trauma.

Salary:

$205,000 per year

Education:

Five years of training in a surgical residency is required with a one-year course in general surgery and a four-year course in otolaryngology. Most get accepted with a bachelor of science degree or a bachelor of arts degree.

Audiologist

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Duties and Responsibilities:

Audiologists work with patients who have hearing disorders. They may work in hospitals or clinics, private practice, schools or universities, nursing homes, industry or research laboratories. They perform examinations, tests, and evaluations as well as provide treatment. Audiologists often:

·     Test and measure hearing functions.

·     Identify types of hearing disorders.

·     Develop and provide patient rehabilitation plans and programs.

·     Conduct audio logical research.

·     Provide educational, medical and professional consultation.

·     Recommend, dispense, and test hearing aids.

Average Salary: $30,000-$50,000

Educational Requirements:

Students must take the most challenging high school courses (including AP or IB courses) available in science, math, English, and speech.

Audiologists have master’s degrees in audiology and are licensed.

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