Career questions tagged dermatology


What major should I choose if I want to become a general or pediatric dermatologist and want to go to either Auburn University or University of Alabama in Birmingham?
I am choosing between Auburn University and UAB but I don't know which one I will go to and what major to specify in for dermatology if I do go.

What should I major in if my career choice is a Dermatologist? What are some Med Schools that I should attend if my career choice was a Dermatologist?
What should I major in if my career choice is a Dermatologist? What are some Med Schools that I should attend if my career choice was a Dermatologist?

What should I major in college if I would like to become a dermatologist?
I am an aspiring dermatologist in high school and would like to know what to major in college. I am a senior next year and plan to take AP Chemistry, AP Physics, AP Calculus A, and am currently taking AP Biology.

What is a good year to study abroad in Korea for someone who wants to become a general/cosmetic dermatologist?
I want to study abroad, but I don't know when would be the most ideal time to do so during my journey to becoming a dermatologist.

Cold emailing and research as a high school student?
I am interested in being involved with research labs and research projects but feel that I cannot do that until college. I live in an area with little large colleges and universities near me so I find it difficult to get involved with research. I am interested in cold emailing professors for research opportunities and was wondering if it was acceptable to be doing that as a high school sophomore. If not, would anyone suggest ways to be involved in research, either paid or unpaid? If you're a professor or have experience would you help answer my questions? Thank you.

What do I need to know to go into the medical field (Dermatology)?
Hi! I am currently a high-school sophomore and would like to pursue a career in medicine, more specifically becoming a dermatologist. I know its a very competitive field and was wondering what high-school classes I should take and what I should be ready for on my path to college and med-school. Thank you!

What's a rough draft of my next years in education if I want to be a dermatologist and what should I know?
I'm currently a freshman in community college and just switched my major to Biology to pursue dermatology. I want to transfer to UCLA after community college, but there isn't much info on what my career pathway would look like in dermatology starting off at community college.

what are the steps to become a dermatologist
I would love to become a dermatologist but nobody is explaining the steps of becoming one. What's the college studying like? How's the work hours? Is it worth it?

What significant skills are needed to become a dermatologist ?
17 year old, senior year of high school

What should I consider before becoming a dermatologist or pediatrician?
I am a 9th grader who is intrested in becoming a dermatologist or pediatrician.

If I want to become a dermatologist, what should I do in college so I can be prepared for medical school?
Senior in High School, 17 years old, applying to colleges.

What is the process of becoming a Dermatologist?
I am currently in high school and I am very interested in becoming a dermatologist (specifically in Dubai, Sydney, or Melbourne) How long is the process of becoming a dermatologist and what subjects are important for me to take in IB. What universities would you recommend for each stage?

Which major is best for someone who wants to become a future dermatologist and why exactly?
Currently a high school rising senior, 16 year old, applying to college soon!

What are some tips in Medical school, i'm currently a freshman in collage and ive been looking for some tips on med school, resources on how to pay that expesive bill and tips on the test? I also heard that you get placed at a certain spot once completing that and I was confused on how that operates and what does that exactly mean ?
What are some tips in Medical school, i'm currently a freshman in collage and ive been looking for some tips on med school, resources on how to pay that expesive bill and tips on the test?? I also heard that you get placed at a certain spot once completing that and I was confused on how that operates and what does that exactly mean

what are key ways to be successful in dermatology?
what are key ways to be successful in dermatology?

Is there a certain kind of dermatologist that tests out ingredients for skincare products?
Is there a definite name for this? For example, pediatric dermatologists?

Where can I find an available Medical Dermatologist to interview for my Informational Interview?
I am a junior in high school and I need to interview a professional in my desired field of study for my pre-college class project. I am unaware what resources I can use to find an available dermatologist to interview.

What classes did you take in high school to be a dermatologist?
What classes did you take in high school to be a dermatologist?

Where did you look at going to college that offered degrees in Dermatology?
Where did you look at going to college that offered degrees in Dermatology?

Is there anyone in the Dermatology field available to help me with an Informational Interview project?
I am a junior in high school and I am in a pre college program called Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID). We are currently working on a project which is a 15 minute informational interview where we interview a professional in our dream field of study. During this interview, I will be asking questions to learn about your job and experiences as a Dermatologist. I am interested in majoring in chemistry to later become a Medical Dermatologist after high school. Thank you!

Medical field or dermatologist ?
Which one has more benefits of working

What are some extracurriculars I could do that is stem/medicine based?
I’ve had a lot of ideas on what Extracurriculars I want to do but they just seem too much for me to accomplish as a 16 year old. Some ideas I had was formulating an eco friendly sunscreen using chemistry principals but I would assume you need to have a degree in chemistry. Another idea was creating a skin cancer detecting app, or starting a program by going around to different schools, and/or community centers providing information on skin cancer and hosting events with the help of volunteers from my school. Honestly this all just seems really complicated for me to do especially without a mentor. I plan to start volunteering at a kidney center next month and get a part time job on the weekends. At the moment I am applying to stem/medicine based internships. I need some advice. I am 16 and in 10th grade. I plan to major in chemistry and I aspire to be a dermatologist.

How to start a mobile clinic for skin cancer screening for low income communities?
I have an idea in mind but not sure how to start. Like how do I gather a team of volunteers, partner with local clinics, gather funding, etc?

What is daily life like for most Dermatologists in general?
On average, how many patients do you see everyday and how many hours do you work every week? Do you have more of a flexible schedule or not?

What are some good high school courses that I can take in order to help me become a Dermatologist?
I am interested in becoming a Dermatologist in the future. I am wondering if there are any specific classes that I can take in high school to help prepare myself for my future?

What age can i start to go to school to be a dermatoligist?
what age can I start studing ti be a dermatologist?

how can i become a derm?
when can i become a psychologist and a dermatologist at the same time?

What dose it take to become an dermatologist?
I’m in 11th grade and what do you need to do to become a dermatologist

What path can I take if I want to go into dermatology but the years for education are shorter?
I want to be able to get into dermatology but I am struggling to commit because I do not want to go through 12-14 years of education. Are there any other roles similar to dermatology that require fewer years? I am not interested in estheticians, however

What is the hardest thing dermatologist face when dealing with a patient ?
Hi my name is Miguel and I’m a 13 year old middle school student, I’m thinking on working as a dermatologist in the future. I would first like to know if I like this job, I would also like to know the challenges dermatologist face in their daily life and how they deal with patients that are challenging to work with.