Can Anyone Think Of A Career Involving Studying Infectious Disease And Their Causes, But Still Pays Well?

February 23, 2010 – 10:59 pm

I’m interested in infectious disease and their causes and symptoms associated with them, but I have looked and I can’t find a career that involves this. Can anyone help me?

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  1. 4 Responses to “Can Anyone Think Of A Career Involving Studying Infectious Disease And Their Causes, But Still Pays Well?”

  2. I’m not sure where you’re from, so I can’t cite you any jobs in particular. I’m an ER nurse, and we work a lot with public health nurses and infectious disease (ID) nurses. They both study epidemiology and pathology of infectious diseases. It’s a very interesting field. Good luck to you!

    By isadora on Feb 24, 2010

  3. phlebotomy technician–not only draw blood but test it –microscope it –and that pays very well–depends if you want to work in a lab or a hospital—the advantage this work –it is never ending and the career ladder gos high–good luck

    By cheryl m on Feb 24, 2010

  4. I’m an Infectious Disease (or ID) physician and from sound of your question, I think this might be a career you would enjoy. My job is anything but boring as I get to take care of people with all sorts of infectious problems (e.g. from HIV/AIDS and STDs to skin infections and TB). Because of my specialized training, I’ve been able to work all over the US as well internationally (I worked in Africa for a time). The monetary compensation is pretty great, too. BTW, I’m in my early 30s and still have time/energy for a life outside of ID (e.g. husband and a child), so if you’re interested I say go for it!

    By STDDOC on Feb 24, 2010

  5. Infectious Disease is a subspecialty of Internal Medicine. Upon graduating from medical school, interested students complete a 3-year residency in Internal Medicine and then a 2-year (I believe) fellowship in ID. “Bugs and drugs” are all these guys and gals do; however, the common perception is that the salary is not commesurate to the amount of work.

    By drmg01 on Feb 24, 2010

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