Pulmonologist
A pulmonologist is a doctor who is specialized to deal with the examination, diagnosis and treatment of the various diseases associated with the lungs, such as asthma, cystic fibrosis, bronchitis and pneumonia.
Pulmonologists diagnose and treat different conditions and infections which are related to the respiratory system such as the lungs, pharynx, throat, nose and bronchi; while offering treatments such as oral medication, oxygen therapy and mechanical ventilation.
Imaging technology is often used to assist with diagnosis and examination of different aspects of the respiratory system.
As with most professions in the medical field, the road is long and takes extreme patience
Pulmonologists work in hospitals and private practises. Private pulmonologists earn more money than government-funded pulmonologists.
As of 2009, the average annual salary for a pulmonologist is around $155,000-$160,000. However, the salary varies greatly depending on the person’s experience, employer, location and benefits; which is why it is difficult to determine an exact average salary.
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Santiago, Andrea. "Pulmonologist - What is a Pulmonologist." Health Careers. N.p., n.d. Web. 19 June 2012. <http://healthcareers.about.com/od/p/g/pulmonologist>
Pulmonologists diagnose and treat different conditions and infections which are related to the respiratory system such as the lungs, pharynx, throat, nose and bronchi; while offering treatments such as oral medication, oxygen therapy and mechanical ventilation.
Imaging technology is often used to assist with diagnosis and examination of different aspects of the respiratory system.
As with most professions in the medical field, the road is long and takes extreme patience
- First, a bachelor’s degree is required, which takes about four years
- Then, the student would complete four years of medical school
- In medical school, the student receives intensive instruction
- After completing medical school, pulmonologists-in-training must complete their residency and an internship in internal medicine
- Residency training proves the students with intensive instructions on all organ systems and students gain experience by working directly with patients
- After these two stages, prospective pulmonologist have to complete fellowship training in pulmonology
- Here, they learn about lung diseases and various different treatments for the disorders they will have to face as professionals
- After this fellowship is complete, some pulmonologists may choose to specialize in a specific area, which take a further one year
- To conclude, all pulmonologists must be licensed in the state/region which they plan to practice in. The American Board of Internal Medicine must also certify them
- As technology is constantly advancing, it is important for pulmonologists to take lessons and upgrade their skills/knowledge throughout their entire career in order to make treating patients easier for them
Pulmonologists work in hospitals and private practises. Private pulmonologists earn more money than government-funded pulmonologists.
As of 2009, the average annual salary for a pulmonologist is around $155,000-$160,000. However, the salary varies greatly depending on the person’s experience, employer, location and benefits; which is why it is difficult to determine an exact average salary.
Source - MLA Format
Santiago, Andrea. "Pulmonologist - What is a Pulmonologist." Health Careers. N.p., n.d. Web. 19 June 2012. <http://healthcareers.about.com/od/p/g/pulmonologist>