What Is IMMUNOLOGY?
Immunology is the branch of medicine that deals with disease immunity, and
immunologists are research scientists or practicing specialists who study,
analyze and/or treat disease processes that involve the immune system. The
immune system is the system within an organism that is responsible for
protecting the organism from infection by foreign matter. Immunologists
particularly are interested in diseases that affect natural immunity. These
include such diseases as allergies, sinus inflations, pneumonia and abscesses
that occur repeatedly even with treatment.
immunologists are research scientists or practicing specialists who study,
analyze and/or treat disease processes that involve the immune system. The
immune system is the system within an organism that is responsible for
protecting the organism from infection by foreign matter. Immunologists
particularly are interested in diseases that affect natural immunity. These
include such diseases as allergies, sinus inflations, pneumonia and abscesses
that occur repeatedly even with treatment.
Types of Immunologists
Research Immunologist
An Immunologist is a scientist that does research and analyzes the functions of the Immune system. Because of this new findings and treatments can be discovered about the immune system. Many of these reasherch immunologists work in laboratories. This enables them to study and test iteractions with cells necessary for the immune system to work and function properly. A career in scientific research immunology requires a Ph.D.
Physicians and Pediatricians
This is the more commonly known branch of immunology. Pediatric immunologist also known as pediatric allgergists find and treat allergies and immune system malfunctions. Pediactirc immunologists specialize mostly in infants, children, and teens. They typically work in childrens hospitals, community hospitals, private hostpiatl and medical universities.
Scientific Researcher
Research is vital to the success of Immune and Lymphatic system. The researchers discover new aspects of the Immune and Lymphatic systems, and aid the immune system in its goal to fight off foriegn invasions. They also test interactions of chemicals and genes. These researchers also aid in the process of developing antibiotics to resist adapting pathogens. To occupy this profession requires a Ph. D in immunology. They usually make around $120,000 a year.
Teaching
Many Immunologists prefer teaching over practicing. These Immunologist are vital to the success of all those in the medical profession because most doctors, nurses, practitioners, etc. have to take an immunology corse. Usually the teachers have a Ph. D in Immunology. The salary differs by location and school.
Lymphatic Massage therapist
Lymphatic masssage therapists drain lymph and alleviate pain and nerves. This therapy also can provide relief from chronic inflammation and pre-/post-surgical applications, and can be used for cosmetic applications. In order to obtain this occupation, one mst be certified in Lymphatic Drainage (CLT) or a Certified Manual Lymph Drainage Therapist (CMLDT). And an extensive knowledge of the anatomy of the lymphatic system. On average they make between $40,000-$50,000 a year.
CERTIFICATION
To be an immunologist one must have to obtain a Ph. D or M.D., in addition to
least two to three years of training in an accredited program and must pass an
examination given by the American Board of Allergy and Immunology. In most
cases, knowledge of the field of immunization is not enough to be a successful
immunologist; it is expected that candidates for this profession will be skilled
in other areas, including understanding the functioning of the body as it
relates to issues beyond immunization, such as medications, therapies, test
materials and surgical procedures.
least two to three years of training in an accredited program and must pass an
examination given by the American Board of Allergy and Immunology. In most
cases, knowledge of the field of immunization is not enough to be a successful
immunologist; it is expected that candidates for this profession will be skilled
in other areas, including understanding the functioning of the body as it
relates to issues beyond immunization, such as medications, therapies, test
materials and surgical procedures.
SALARIES
Because there are different branches in the field of immunology, an average
salary is difficult to determine. It is typical for immunologists’ salaries to
range from $50,000 to more than $200,000 per year, depending on specialty, where
they work and the area of the country in which they live. For example, the
median salaries in 2006 for immunologists in Baltimore and Washington, D.C.,
were $126,000 and $121,000 per year, respectively, while the median salaries for
immunologists in Los Angeles and Sacramento, Calif., were $141,000 and $152,000,
respectively.
In most cases, immunologists working in hospitals and for private companies
have higher salaries, especially those with an M.D. as opposed to a Ph.D. In general, immunologists working in the private sector or for hospitals have salaries of more than $100,000 per.
salary is difficult to determine. It is typical for immunologists’ salaries to
range from $50,000 to more than $200,000 per year, depending on specialty, where
they work and the area of the country in which they live. For example, the
median salaries in 2006 for immunologists in Baltimore and Washington, D.C.,
were $126,000 and $121,000 per year, respectively, while the median salaries for
immunologists in Los Angeles and Sacramento, Calif., were $141,000 and $152,000,
respectively.
In most cases, immunologists working in hospitals and for private companies
have higher salaries, especially those with an M.D. as opposed to a Ph.D. In general, immunologists working in the private sector or for hospitals have salaries of more than $100,000 per.