Endocrinology By benji stewart W1
What is Endocrinology? Endocrinology is the study in a branch of physiology and medicine concerned with endocrine glands and hormones. While primary doctors identify and care for patients on a wider scale, if the patient they are working with has hormone diseases or conditions or relating to, they will usually send them to an endocrinologist; someone who specializes in that area.
Wordbytes! Endo = Inside, within, and internal Crine = Secretion Logy = The study of the subject noted in the body of the word.
Education As in the study of endocrinology, a bachelor's and 4 years in Medical school (Doctoral or Professional), are a normal and usually required for a well-rounded job. More education or experience as well as certain jobs can further your income as some in the endocrinology branch of study/work. A state license is required for practice both as a researcher and clinical.
Colleges Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Stanford School of Medicine Out of state tuition: $47,284 USD Doctor of Medicine (MD) Stanford School of Medicine Out of state tuition: $49,892 USD Doctor of Medicine (MD) Maryland School of Medicine Out of state tuition: $58,990 USD University of Cincinnati Academic Health Center Out of state tuition: $47,235 USD
Jobs Research Endocrinologist Clinical Endocrinologist Median Salary: $82,240 Job Growth: 8% (2014-2024) Requires Bachelors and 4 more years of Medical school (Doctoral or Professional Degree) Clinical Endocrinologist Median Salary: $184,427 Job Growth: 14% (2014-2024) Pediatric Endocrinology Nurse Median Salary: $81,000 Job Growth: 16% (2014-2024) Requires Nursing Diploma, Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
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References http://www.hormone.org/contact-a-health-professional/what-is-an-endocrinologist http://medical-schools.startclass.com/d/b/Endocrinology http://www.study.com/articles/Careers_in_Endocrinology_Job_Options_and_Degree_Require ments.html https://www.discovernursing.com/specialty/pediatric-endocrinology-nurse#.WeggwFtSyUk