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REF 1856631
24 hours ago | Abu Dhabi | full time
- General
- Location: Abu Dhabi
- Occupancy: full time
- To join : immediately
- Description
- Infectious disease specialists investigate and diagnose diseases caused by infectious microorganisms, from bacteria and viruses to fungi and protozoa. While their exact responsibilities vary, infectious disease specialists may diagnose and treat patients with the following conditions:
Bone infections
Pneumonia
HIV
Viral hepatitis
Lyme disease
Streptococcal infections
These are just some examples of the known diseases these specialists research and treat. Many practitioners focus on researching current and emerging diseases. Like other specialists, most infectious disease doctors work with a team of healthcare professionals. A primary care physician or specialist in a related area refers most patients to them.
- Requirements
- This specialty requires a four year degree and as well as four years of medical school and three years of training as an internist. You will need to be licensed to practice as a physician in the state in which you are working, and also stay current with continuing education requirements. Further, the position of clinical infectious disease specialist requires that you also receive at least three years of training specifically in infectious diseases and pass the AMA certification for becoming a specialist.
As many drug resistant infections are becoming more prevalent, the demand for clinical infectious disease specialists is steadily growing. The projected increase in jobs in this area is estimated at about 12% over the next ten years. For such a specific area of public health, that is considered an above average increase, and with the educational requirements, there is concern that not enough applicants will be available in the coming years.
- Provisions
- Salary: to be discussed
- Medical insurance
- Publisher
- recruitment agency
- up to 50 employees