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How long does it take to become a zoo endocrinologist?
completing a medical degree (M.D., or D.O.) from an accredited medical school (four years) completing three years of residency training in internal medicine (three years) completing a required fellowship in endocrinology (two to three years)
What does an endocrinologist?
An endocrinologist can help. Endocrinologists are medical doctors who specialize in diagnosing and treating health conditions related to problems with the body’s hormones, hormonal glands, and related tissues.
What are the different types of endocrinologist?
Subspecialties
- Diabetes and metabolism.
- Endocrine oncology (involving cancer)
- Endocrinology nuclear medicine.
- Gender reassignment.
- Neuroendocrinology.
- Pediatric endocrinology.
- Reproductive endocrinology (a.k.a. fertility specialists)
- Thyroid disease.
Can you be a zookeeper without a degree?
Though there is not a minimum educational requirement to become a zookeeper, it would be advantageous to gain a bachelor’s degree in a biology or zoology field. There is also the potential to become a zookeeper with a lot of on-the-job experience.
When should you go to an endocrinologist?
Your child might see an endocrinologist if it looks like she has a condition like type-1 diabetes, type-2 diabetes, a metabolic disorder, thyroid disease, changed hormone production or slow growth. She might also see an endocrinologist about bone disorders.
What are the symptoms of hormonal imbalance?
Signs or symptoms of a hormonal imbalance
- weight gain.
- a hump of fat between the shoulders.
- unexplained, and sometimes sudden, weight loss.
- fatigue.
- muscle weakness.
- muscle aches, tenderness, and stiffness.
- pain, stiffness, or swelling in your joints.
- increased or decreased heart rate.
What should I ask my endocrinologist?
10 good questions to ask your endocrinologist
- Is my diabetes in good control for my goals?
- Does the rest of my bloodwork look normal?
- Should I adjust my diabetes medication and/or insulin?
- How can I adjust my care between visits?
- What new insulins, medications and technology is on the horizon?
How hard is it to get a job at a zoo?
Since most of these jobs are popular, there are often more applicants than positions. You should expect strong competition and salaries considered low relative to the level of education necessary to perform them. And these jobs aren’t easy. Caring for animals can require around-the-clock attention in some settings.