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.
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