Otorhinolaryngologist Doctor

Also known as an Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) Doctor

Otorhinolaryngologist: Ear, Nose, & Throat Doctor – JobGuppy

Dr Mary (ENT Surgeon Doctor)

Summary:
An Otorhinolaryngologist is a fancy word for Ear, Nose, and Throat doctor a.k.a. ENT. In this episode, Chris sits down with Dr. Mary Beauchamp as she sheds some light on her daily life as an ENT doctor. This conversation will give you a glimpse into her daily life as she handles diverse medical cases each day.  Beyond her professional journey, Dr. Mary candidly also shares her experience as a successful career woman balancing parenthood. You’ll want to tune in for her valuable insights on how to maintain a fulfilling work-life balance. Dr. Mary hones in on the importance of knowing your “why” and how it helped her to connect with her true calling as an ENT specialist.

Dr. Mary’s Bio:
– Otorhinolaryngologist
– Department Chair at Harbin Clinic ENT
– Ear-Nose-Throat (ENT), Head and Neck Surgeon
– Louisiana State University (LSU) Honors College
– Bachelor of Zoology from LSU
– Medical Doctorate from Louisiana State University Health Science Center in New Orleans, Louisiana
– Otolaryngology/Surgical Residency at Loyola University in Chicago

Career advice: Spend time with people in a career that you think you may want to do. There are certain things you can do as a step into a career in medicine: EKG tech, phlebotomist, medical scribe, etc. During medical school, you pick what direction you want to go into. Typically, you’re not looking for a job yourself, you’re reaching out to people you know or using a recruiter.

Education level required:

  • 4 years of Undergrad with a Medical Degree.
  • 4 years of Medical School (book study and patient contact).
  • 1 year in Residency (performing general surgeries like heart, neuro, vascular, etc.).
  • 4 years of ENT- specific training.
  • Some people go beyond and do a fellowship if they want to be a specialized ear doctor (neurotologist), a throat doctor (laryngologist), or a more skull-based surgeon for nose and sinuses (rhinologist).

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Income and Salary:

Mostly based on experience.
Could range anywhere between $230K-$400K.

Certifications & Continuing Education:

  • CPE (Certified Physician Executive) Degree – not required.
  • 40 hours every year or two to maintain certification.
  • Re-certify with a board test.
  • Board-certified physicians (means they’ve been held to the highest standards).

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