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Allergists and Immunologists

What they do:

Diagnose, treat, and help prevent allergic diseases and disease processes affecting the immune system.

Also Called:

Adult and Pediatric Allergy Partner, Allergist, Allergy and Immunology Physician, Allergy and Immunology Specialist, Allergy Physician, Immunologist, Immunology Physician, MD (Medical Doctor), Pediatric Pulmonologist, Physician, Adult and Pediatric Allergy Partner, Allergist, Allergy and Immunology Physician, Allergy and Immunology Specialist, Allergy Physician, Immunologist, Immunology Physician, MD (Medical Doctor), Pediatric Pulmonologist, Physician

RI Employment Data

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$80,130
Starting Salary (2025)
$228,590
Median Salary (2025)
2.5%
Projected Job Growth
1,180
RI Employment (2025)

Typical Tasks

Coordinate the care of patients with other health care professionals or support staff.
Document patients' medical histories.
Educate patients about diagnoses, prognoses, or treatments.
Engage in self-directed learning and continuing education activities.
Develop individualized treatment plans for patients, considering patient preferences, clinical data, or the risks and benefits of therapies.

A day in the life

What kind of work is this?

Investigative
Studying, Research based work
Social
Working with people
Realistic
Practical, Physical Work

What personality traits do you need to succeed?

Integrity
Attention to Detail
Dependability
Cooperation
Self-Control
Stress Tolerance

What key skills are needed for this job?

Reading Comprehension
Critical Thinking
Writing
Judgment and Decision Making
Active Listening
Complex Problem Solving

Expected Knowledge

Medicine and Dentistry

Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures.

English Language

Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

Customer and Personal Service

Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

Common Activities

Making Decisions and Solving Problems

Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.

Assisting and Caring for Others

Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.

Documenting/Recording Information

Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.

Education & Preparation

Some occupations may require additional education, advanced degrees, and years of experience in the field.
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Job Zone 5

Extensive Preparation Needed

Education

Most of these occupations require graduate school. For example, they may require a master's degree, and some require a Ph.D., M.D., or J.D. (law degree).

Experience

Extensive skill, knowledge, and experience are needed for these occupations. Many require more than five years of experience.

Training

Employees may need some on-the-job training, but most of these occupations assume that the person will already have the required skills, knowledge, work-related experience, and/or training.

Typical Education Required

Education a new hire may need

  • Post-doctoral training 53%
  • Doctoral degree 21%
  • Master's degree 13%
  • High school diploma 7%
  • Some college 4%
  • Other 2%
Source: O*NET Education, Training & Experience data

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General Internal Medicine Physicians
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