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Specialties Pulmonary Medicine
 
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Required Training
3 years of training and certification in Internal Medicine, followed by 2 years training in Pulmonary Medicine.
 
Certifiable Subspecialties
None
 
Average Salary
Median Base Salary of approx. $185,000 (U.S. Median Base Salary; 2005)
Average 1st year starting salary approx. $125,000; In practice 3+ years $220,000
 
5 Most Commonly Encountered Medical Issues
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Asthma
Acute Respiratory Disorder
Pneumonia
Lung Cancer
 
5 Most Challenging Medical Issues to Treat
Acute Respiratory Failure
Sepsis/Bacteremia
Asthma
Other Cardiopulmonary disorders
Lung Disease
 
Professional Organizations
American College of Chest Physicians
3300 Dundee Road
Northbrook, IL 60062
(708) 498-1400 (800) 343-2227

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