Is being an allergist or immunologist a good fit for you?
Diagnoses and treats allergies and problems with the immune system. Works out what triggers them and plans treatment.
What the work involves
- Diagnoses or treats allergies and immune system conditions.
- Orders or does tests such as skin pricks and patch tests.
- Teaches patients about their diagnoses, outlook and treatments.
- Prescribes medicines such as antihistamines, antibiotics and steroid sprays, tablets, creams or inhalers.
The interests that suit it
People in this work tend to be curious and helping. Here is how much each of the six kinds of interest comes into it.
What it tends to reward
Compared with other work, this job stands out for:
- Achievement. Progress, recognition, ambitious goals.
- Independence. Trusted to decide how the work gets done.
- Mastery. Getting really good at something over time.
How much training it needs
Degree required. Usually a degree, sometimes more study after. Rules differ from country to country, so check locally before you commit.
Find out if it fits you
Answer quick questions about what you like doing and what keeps you going. We match you with roles from over 900 kinds of work, and you can see if an allergist or immunologist is one of yours.
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