Gastroenterology

Sarai StephensR4

DescriptionIt’s the study of the stomach, intestines, and their diseases.Diseases in the stomach are gastritis, peptic ulcers, and

giardia.Diseases in the intestines are colonic polyps, ulcerative

colitis, and diverticulitis.

Jobs & Colleges

Rapid City Medical Center, LLP Gastroenterology Department & The Endoscopy Center 2820 Mt. Rushmore Road Rapid City, SD 57701

Hawaii Medical Center 2226 Liliha Street Suite 303, Honolulu, HI 96817

American College of Gastroenterology P.O. Box 342260 Bethesda, MD 20827-2260

Education 1st One must earn a bachelors degree, this involves taking biology,

mathematics, english, etc. 2nd Get accepted into medical school, its about 4 years worth of

studying. 3rd Finish a residency in internal medicine, this program teaches

and gives the student a hands on experience. Est. 2-3 yrs. 4th Finish a gastroenterology fellowship – it’s the final step in

becoming a gastroenterologist. Est.3 yrs.

Demand & IncomeLowest income: $265,000 Highest income:

$590,000The demand: according to the Lewin Group

+1,000 gastroenterologists will be wanted in 2020.

What’s it like?Sometimes they will spend 2 days in the

office and 2 days in an operation room.Sometimes they will get a patient every 10-15

minutes till about noon. Along withThey are very busy and under pressure for 5

days a week.

References http://www.rightdiagnosis.com/s/stomach_conditions/subtypes.htm http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/colonicdiseases.html http://www.rapidcitymedicalcenter.com/modules/wfsection/article.

php?articleid=19 http://educationportal.com/articles/How_to_Become_a_Gastroente

rologist_Education_and_Career_Roadmap.html http://www.studentdoc.com/gastroenterology-salary.html http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2009/03/09/prsh0312.htm