Allergy and Immunology
Allergists/immunologists diagnose and treat patients who have asthma, allergic and immunologic conditions.
The work of clinical allergists is more familiar to the public than the more scientifically oriented activities of the immunologist, but both allergy and immunology are concerned with the human body's reaction to foreign substances, no matter what the practice setting. This is a sub- specialty of either internal medicine or pediatrics.
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Key Facts
Core Focus: Allergic and immunologic disorders
Number of Physicians: Small (~5,000)
Training Length: 5 year (3 years IM residency + 2 years fellowship)
Subspecialties: Allergy and Immunology Fellowship
Job Progression: Private practice, research, academia
Gender Distribution: 60% female, 40% male
Job Outlook: Growing demand
Work Environment: Outpatient clinics, hospitals
Patient Relationship: Long-term management
Schedule: Regular hours, minimal emergencies
Common Procedures: Allergy testing, immunotherapy, asthma management
Residency Length: 5 years
Fellowship Required: Yes
Average Annual Income: $301,000
Average Weekly Hours: 45 hours/week
Burnout Percentage: 29%
Match Competitiveness: Low
Common Work Settings: Private clinics, academic centers, hospital outpatient departments
❤️ Values and Personality Comparison
Allergy and Immunology Top Values
- Feedback from others
- Independence
- Taking care of people
- Working with my mind
Allergy and Immunology Do Not Value
- Feedback from others
🧠 Allergy and Immunology Personality Traits
- Ask why
- Pay attention to details
- Like complex problem solving
- Become bored with repetitive activity
- Enjoy research
- Enjoy taking care of people
- Enjoy being an 'expert'
- Need control over a situation
- Value time off
- Value independence highly
