Infectious disease doctor

1. General characteristics of the profession

Infectious Disease Specialist.

2. Official duties

It studies the occurrence, developmental mechanisms and clinical manifestations of infectious diseases caused by pathogens, and develops methods for their treatment and prevention. Must know: the basics of general theoretical natural sciences, classification of infectious diseases, their etiology, epidemiology and prevention. Professionally important qualities: emotional and volitional stability, attentiveness, accuracy, high responsibility, observation, a large amount of long-term memory, an analytical mind. Medical contraindications: significant defects of vision and hearing, mental and nervous diseases, infectious diseases.

3. Qualification requirements

The Faculty of Medicine of a medical school, specialization in internship or in postgraduate courses for doctors.