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Hannah
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Fairbanks, Alaska
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What's the best thing about being a dermatologist?
I don't really know what I want to do when I'm older, but dermatology sounds interesting. I want to know if it's worth it, though. #high-school #dermatology #motivation #medicine
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Thomas Sutherland
Associate Continuity and Recovery Specialist, CBCP
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Detroit, Michigan
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Thomas’s Answer
PROS
In demand career
Exceptional work schedule compared to other medical careers
Salary between $200,000-$500,000 per year
Variety (dermatologists are trained in surgical & non-surgical procedures)
Innovative and ever-changing treatments
Great career for those who are friendly and have a good bedside manner
Good for individuals that have compassion
Flexibility of practice offers balance between career and personal life
Income opportunities available outside of typical patient care
Being able to have significant impact on psychological well-being of patients
Most cases are not emergencies or time sensitive (like other medical careers)
CONS
Length of study ranges from 10-15 years
Cost of undergraduate and medical school can range from $225,000 to $525,000
Difficult/competitive to match with a dermatology residency program
Grueling schedule through medical school and residency
Pressure to have perfect skin throughout the career
People asking to have their skin problems looked at outside of work
Dermatology viewed as a “lighter” specialty in the physician community
Sometimes the bearer of bad news
In demand career
Exceptional work schedule compared to other medical careers
Salary between $200,000-$500,000 per year
Variety (dermatologists are trained in surgical & non-surgical procedures)
Innovative and ever-changing treatments
Great career for those who are friendly and have a good bedside manner
Good for individuals that have compassion
Flexibility of practice offers balance between career and personal life
Income opportunities available outside of typical patient care
Being able to have significant impact on psychological well-being of patients
Most cases are not emergencies or time sensitive (like other medical careers)
CONS
Length of study ranges from 10-15 years
Cost of undergraduate and medical school can range from $225,000 to $525,000
Difficult/competitive to match with a dermatology residency program
Grueling schedule through medical school and residency
Pressure to have perfect skin throughout the career
People asking to have their skin problems looked at outside of work
Dermatology viewed as a “lighter” specialty in the physician community
Sometimes the bearer of bad news
Mahmoud Elserfey
Auditor
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Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt
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Mahmoud’s Answer
In demand career
Exceptional work schedule compared to other medical careers
Variety (dermatologists are trained in surgical & non-surgical procedures)
Innovative and ever-changing treatments
Great career for those who are friendly and have a good bedside manner
Good for individuals that have compassion
Flexibility of practice offers balance between career and personal life
Income opportunities available outside of typical patient care
Being able to have significant impact on psychological well-being of patients
Most cases are not emergencies or time sensitive (like other medical careers)
CONS
Length of study ranges from 10-15 years
Difficult/competitive to match with a dermatology residency program
Gruelling schedule through medical school and residency
Pressure to have perfect skin throughout the career
Dermatology viewed as a “lighter” specialty in the physician community
Sometimes the bearer of bad news
Exceptional work schedule compared to other medical careers
Variety (dermatologists are trained in surgical & non-surgical procedures)
Innovative and ever-changing treatments
Great career for those who are friendly and have a good bedside manner
Good for individuals that have compassion
Flexibility of practice offers balance between career and personal life
Income opportunities available outside of typical patient care
Being able to have significant impact on psychological well-being of patients
Most cases are not emergencies or time sensitive (like other medical careers)
CONS
Length of study ranges from 10-15 years
Difficult/competitive to match with a dermatology residency program
Gruelling schedule through medical school and residency
Pressure to have perfect skin throughout the career
Dermatology viewed as a “lighter” specialty in the physician community
Sometimes the bearer of bad news
Estelle Archer
Gynecologist
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United States
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Estelle’s Answer
My sister is a dermatologist, and she has a tremendous impact on so many patients. She counsels on how to prevent skin cancer, and she diagnoses and treats skin cancer. Everyone can benefit from a dermatologic evaluation at some point in their lives, and dermatologists are in high demand. They diagnose and treat a wide variety of conditions and also have a huge impact in protecting their patients' self esteem by protecting their appearance.