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Would you recommend a career in Dermatology?

I’m considering going into medicine, but I don’t know what specialty is right for me. I would like a career where I can tackle important problems and make people’s lives better. What do you guys think? Would this be the right specialty? I’m trying to figure out which one is right for me. #medicine #healthcare #career-choice #career #science

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Estelle’s Answer

Dermatology is a fantastic field. It is one of the most competitive specialties, so you would have to be in the top of your med school class. Try to shadow some dermatologists if possible. Usually you cannot do a derm rotation until your 4th year of medical school. Good luck!
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Richard’s Answer

If you have the grades for derm, then go for it. Your patients will appreciate you and night call won't be much of a problem in private practice.
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Ashlee’s Answer

Hi Shawn! I'm an academic advisor and help students select career paths, but I'm not an expert on Dermatology. I know that any MD program is tough (but worth it) to get into, and like many other professionals have commented, your specific rotation in Dermatology/Physical Therapy/Medicine etc. won't come until your well into medical school. So, I would definitely recommend you check out the admissions pages to any professional health programs, such as the UNT Health Science Center in Fort Worth. Here is the link to their admissions page: https://www.unthsc.edu/texas-college-of-osteopathic-medicine/admissions-and-outreach/admissions-requirements-and-selection/ or google: unthsc admissions requirements md (this can be done with UTMB, Baylor, or any school you choose). This will show you all of the course, gpa, and test expectations after your bachelor's degree that they review, before considering you to be a part of their program. Therefore, I think it would be extremely beneficial for you to complete some job shadowing contact hours too. Most students ask their own doctors for recommendations, but you could also ask your high school career center or career services at TCC/DCC/NCTC for assistance. After shadowing many experts in their fields, you'll probably be able to find an area that interests you more. In addition, I think any medical profession allows you to tackle problems and help others. However, so do many other fields, like teaching, working at Lockheed Martin/governmental agencies, as well as any customer service oriented employers. Big picture: pay is definitely relevant but not everything. There are other incentives to consider like paid time off, being on call, as well as sick leave etc. Therefore, I would recommend that you also consider what your personal, interests are too, when selecting a field to consider joining and studying for. Whatever you choose, I know you'll be great at it! You can do it! Good luck!
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Jones’s Answer

Yes. Dermatologists are one of the top paying fields in medicine and the need is there so it’s not like you’ll be hunting for jobs.
Increase in air pollution, bad food choices and sun exposure have been causing many people to have skin complications, thus the need for doctors that specialize on skin care and skin diseases.
Find an dermatologist in your area, call his office and say you’re doing a school project and you would like to ask a few quick questions about the profession. He/she will be able to explain what’s your best path to get into that field. Ask them what would they have done differently on their carrier so you can avoid doing the same mistakes.
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