What does a Gastroenterologist do?

You examine and treat stomach and intestinal diseases.

How much does a Gastroenterologist earn?

Entry ~CHF CHF 125'000, mid ~CHF CHF 190'000 per year (approximate).

Gastroenterologist

Health & Medicine

Gastroenterologists are specialists for diseases of the digestive tract. They perform endoscopies, diagnose gastrointestinal diseases, and treat conditions such as Crohn's disease, liver cirrhosis, and colorectal cancer.

Entry

~CHF 125'000

CHF 10'417/Mt.

Mid

~CHF 190'000

CHF 15'833/Mt.

Senior

~CHF 300'000

CHF 25'000/Mt.

Approximate values — salaries may vary by region, employer and experience.

📚 Education

LevelUniversity / ETH

Duration144 months

Your path to Gastroenterologist

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Secondary School

You are here

High School4 years

Baccalaureate

📊 Grade average ~5.0 for admission (varies by canton)

Long-track (from grade 6)Short-track (from grade 8/9)Apprenticeship + BMS + Passerelle

University / ETH

Bachelor's degree

3 years

Master's degree

1.5–2 years

Career Start

Master's degree

Starting salary: CHF 125'000/year

Academic Requirements

🔢 Mathematics7/10

🔬 Science9/10

💻 IT5/10

🔧 Manual7/10

🎨 Artistic2/10

📊 Ratings

⚖️ Work-Life-Balance5/10

🎨 Creativity5/10

🤝 Social Contact7/10

💪 Physical Demands5/10

📈 Career Growth8/10

🔮 Future Outlook9/10

🔥 Demand (current)7/10

✨ AI Risk2/10

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