1. Endocrinology
By benji stewart W1

2. What is Endocrinology?
Endocrinology is the study in a branch of physiology and medicine concerned with endocrine glands and hormones.
While primary doctors identify and care for patients on a wider scale, if the patient they are working with has hormone diseases or conditions or relating to, they will usually send them to an endocrinologist; someone who specializes in that area.

3. Wordbytes! Endo = Inside, within, and internal Crine = Secretion
Logy =  The study of the subject noted in the body of the word.

4. Education
As in the study of endocrinology, a bachelor's and 4 years in Medical school (Doctoral or Professional), are a normal and usually required for a well-rounded job. More education or experience as well as certain jobs can further your income as some in the endocrinology branch of study/work.
A state license is required for practice both as a researcher and clinical.

5. Colleges Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Stanford School of Medicine
 Out of state tuition: $47,284 USD
 Doctor of Medicine (MD)
 Stanford School of Medicine
 Out of state tuition: $49,892 USD
Doctor of Medicine (MD)
 Maryland School of Medicine
 Out of state tuition: $58,990 USD
 University of Cincinnati Academic Health Center
 Out of state tuition: $47,235 USD

6. Jobs Research Endocrinologist Clinical Endocrinologist
 Median Salary: $82,240
 Job Growth: 8% ( )
 Requires Bachelors and 4 more years of Medical school (Doctoral or Professional Degree)
 Clinical Endocrinologist
 Median Salary: $184,427
 Job Growth: 14% ( )
 Pediatric Endocrinology Nurse
 Median Salary: $81,000
 Job Growth: 16% ( )
 Requires Nursing Diploma, Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

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