Allergist and immunologist, Kaimātai mate pāwera, awhikiri
Also known as
- Clinical immunologist, immunologist, paediatric immunologist and allergist
Allergists and immunologists diagnose, treat and help prevent allergies and diseases that affect the immune system.
Your pay could be
$185K
Lower
$206K to $247K
Most common
$268K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Your training could be
12-13 years
Allergists and immunologists
- usually work regular business hours but may work shifts or be on call
- usually work in hospitals and health centres
- may do emotionally demanding work
- need to identify and solve problems, work well under pressure and communicate well
Tasks
- see patients for specialist appointments
- diagnose medical conditions
- investigate and manage allergy disorders
- treat patients with autoimmune diseases
- order and review medical tests
- prescribe medication
- work with other medical professionals
- educate communities about immune health
Investigative
Social
Practical
Interests that fit this job
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Do the quizYou need more than one qualification to become an allergist and immunologist.
You need
- to complete the Health Sciences First Year programme at the University of Otago OR the first year of either the Bachelor of Health Sciences or Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Science at the University of Auckland
- a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery
- to complete 6 years' training and become a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians
- an Annual Practising Certificate
- to pass a police check
You may need
- a Diploma in Paediatrics from the University of Auckland
Registration
You need to be registered to do this job. This means you meet your industry's professional standards.
Medical Council of New Zealand
Te Kaunihera Rata o Aotearoa
Phone Number,0800 286 801
enquiry@mcnz.org.nz
https://www.mcnz.org.nzIf you’re in school
You need University Entrance to do the study or training for this job.
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