What does a Rheumatologist do?

Specialist physician for inflammatory joint and autoimmune diseases of the musculoskeletal system.

How much does a Rheumatologist earn?

Entry ~CHF CHF 118'000, mid ~CHF CHF 175'000 per year (approximate).

Rheumatologist

Health & Medicine

Rheumatologists treat inflammatory and degenerative diseases of the musculoskeletal system. They diagnose autoimmune conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis and provide long-term care for patients with chronic pain conditions.

Entry

~CHF 118'000

CHF 9'833/Mt.

Mid

~CHF 175'000

CHF 14'583/Mt.

Senior

~CHF 270'000

CHF 22'500/Mt.

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

📚 Education

LevelUniversity / ETH

Duration144 months

Your path to Rheumatologist

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Secondary School

You are here

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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 / ETH3 years

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree1.5–2 years

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Career Start

Master's degree

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Starting salary: CHF 118'000/year

Academic Requirements

🔢 Mathematics6/10

🔬 Science9/10

💻 IT4/10

🔧 Manual2/10

🎨 Artistic10/10

📊 Ratings

⚖️ Work-Life-Balance4/10

🎨 Creativity5/10

🤝 Social Contact7/10

💪 Physical Demands4/10

📈 Career Growth8/10

🔮 Future Outlook9/10

🔥 Demand (current)7/10

✨ AI Risk2/10

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