Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) Surgeon

Ears, Nose, and Throat (ENT) Throat

Duties and Responsibilities: Surgeons who work on Ear, Nose and Throat are known as Otolaryngologist. They are responsible for surgical and medical treatment or the ears, nose, and throat. Specialized skills of Otolaryngologists include managing disorders of the upper pharynx and oral cavity, larynx (voice box), ears, nose and nasal passage, and face and neck. Almost all ENT specialists regularly handle cases like nosebleeds, Adenoidectomies, infected mastoids, tonsillectomies, and sinusitis.

Average Salary: $205,000

Education:  At least five years of surgical residency. Students wishing to start their career as otolaryngologists could study advanced science and math while in high school. Not all medical institutes require a bachelor’s degree for admission. After residency, candidates can choose to pursue an advanced subspecialty fellowship that lasts from one to two years.