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Pros

high pay and job satisfaction

free skin care products

job is flexible

chance to change someone's life and confidence

ability to get to know patients on a personal level

Cons

long amount of time in school and in a residency program

professional under looked by other doctors and medical fields

people come in with conditions much worse then moles and wrinkles (ex. cancerous cysts, lymphomas, visually unappealing skin disorders)

cost of college and medical school ranges from $225,000-$500,000

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Although a dermatologist is a type of doctor, their work days are not as challenging as other doctors, such as surgeons, trauma doctors, etc.

A dermatologist's workday consists of...

daily office appearance

flexible hours

work 30-40 hours a week

establish relationships with patients

spend 10-15 minutes with patient each appointment

work on creating new medicines/prescriptions for diseases and disorders

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In order to become an accomplished dermatologist, you must have these learning/working skills

active listening skills

research and analytical skills

team work

verbal communication

emotional stability and compassion

judgement/decision making

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Entry Level: Dermatology Physician Assistant

This job is usually under the supervision of a trained and experience dermatologist

A physician assistant helps evaluate and identify skin disorders; they sometimes perform supervised cosmetic procedures

The dermatologist determines what the assistant can and cannot do

average salary of $130,000 annually

Median Level: Dermatologist

This job requires 3-4 years of experience as a dermatology physician assistant

This doctor is usually under a certain practice/company

They assist people with skin disorders, and perform surgical procedures

average salary of $245,035 annually

Advanced Level: Dermatologist with own practice

A dermatologist with their own practice needs to have 8-10 years experience

They must have the ability to run a business, and perform weekly check ups with patients, and do surgical procedures

A dermatologist with their own practice must have the ability to find proper locations to open and how to attract customers

average salary of $414,751 annually

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I will be attending Vanderbilt University to earn a bachelor's degree in pre-medicine

once graduated, attend Vanderbilt University medical school and receive DM degree

For undergraduate school, the total tuition is $70,146, including books, housing, meal plans, etc. each year

The Vanderbilt Medical School for Doctor of Medical Physics degree is $74,674 for years 1-2. This includes books, living, summer classes, meals, etc. The total tuition for years 3-4 is $68,330

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requires a bachelor's degree from a four year university

must take pre-med courses in biology, organic chemistry, physics, and general chemistry

requires you to pass the MCAT during junior year of college before you can attend medical school

attend a medical school and maintain strong academic performance; have to pass part one and two of the USMLE before graduating

after medical school, they must complete a dermatology residency; at the end of the residency, they take the final part of the USMLE

once they completed the residency, they must obtain a license from their state in order to create their own practice

must become board certified by passing the Dermatology Board of Examination

takes 12-14 years to become certified dermatologist

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A dermatologist is a doctor or physician who treats skin disorders

skin disorders treated can be benign or malignant such as skin cancers, moles, acne, tumors, etc.

they can also manage cosmetic disorders of the skin

they require ability to identify disorders, evaluate skin biopsies, and perform surgical procedures

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In my opinion, I believe dermatology is an ideal occupation to have due to..

pay

relationships

satisfaction of helping others

interest in science and biology

critical thinking skills