Occupation
Allergists and Immunologists
Diagnose, treat, and help prevent allergic diseases and disease processes affecting the immune system.
$265,930 medianGraduate degree
O*NET 31.0 · 29-1229.01
A typical week, in the words of people in the job
- 01Develop individualized treatment plans for patients, considering patient preferences, clinical data, or the risks and benefits of therapies.
- 02Engage in self-directed learning and continuing education activities.
- 03Present research findings at national meetings or in peer-reviewed journals.
- 04Prescribe medication such as antihistamines, antibiotics, and nasal, oral, topical, or inhaled glucocorticosteroids.
- 05Interpret diagnostic test results to make appropriate differential diagnoses.
- 06Conduct laboratory or clinical research on allergy or immunology topics.
- 07Conduct physical examinations of patients.
- 08Order or perform diagnostic tests such as skin pricks and intradermal, patch, or delayed hypersensitivity tests.
- 09Diagnose or treat allergic or immunologic conditions.
- 10Assess the risks and benefits of therapies for allergic and immunologic disorders.
- 11Coordinate the care of patients with other health care professionals or support staff.
- 12Perform allergen provocation tests such as nasal, conjunctival, bronchial, oral, food, or medication challenges.
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What the posting will be called
AllergistImmunologistMD (Medical Doctor)PhysicianAdult and Pediatric Allergy PartnerAllergy PhysicianAllergy and Immunology PhysicianAllergy and Immunology SpecialistImmunology PhysicianPediatric Pulmonologist
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Skills that carry over from service
Judgment and Decision MakingComplex Problem SolvingTime ManagementSocial PerceptivenessService OrientationInstructingSystems AnalysisSystems Evaluation