DERMATOLOGIST by Tess Davenport https://padlet.com/tessd315/ilma7260x17s by: Tess Davenport 4th en-us 2018-08-30 14:26:12 UTC 2018-09-05 14:24:30 UTC hello@padlet.com WHY? tessd315 https://padlet.com/tessd315/ilma7260x17s/wish/276598729 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


]]> 2018-08-30 14:31:20 UTC https://padlet.com/tessd315/ilma7260x17s/wish/276598729 WHAT IS A DERMATOLOGIST? tessd315 https://padlet.com/tessd315/ilma7260x17s/wish/276600074
  • 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 

    • ]]>     2018-08-30 14:34:01 UTC https://padlet.com/tessd315/ilma7260x17s/wish/276600074     EDUCATION tessd315 https://padlet.com/tessd315/ilma7260x17s/wish/276603579
  • 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

    • ]]>     2018-08-30 14:41:16 UTC https://padlet.com/tessd315/ilma7260x17s/wish/276603579     EDUCATION tessd315 https://padlet.com/tessd315/ilma7260x17s/wish/276609585
  • 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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    ]]>     2018-08-30 14:54:50 UTC https://padlet.com/tessd315/ilma7260x17s/wish/276609585     CAREER LADDER tessd315 https://padlet.com/tessd315/ilma7260x17s/wish/276615806 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
      

    ]]>     2018-08-30 15:07:51 UTC https://padlet.com/tessd315/ilma7260x17s/wish/276615806     SKILLS NEEDED tessd315 https://padlet.com/tessd315/ilma7260x17s/wish/277578989 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

    ]]>     2018-09-04 14:42:26 UTC https://padlet.com/tessd315/ilma7260x17s/wish/277578989     WORKDAYS tessd315 https://padlet.com/tessd315/ilma7260x17s/wish/277580951
  • 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



    ]]>     2018-09-04 14:46:02 UTC https://padlet.com/tessd315/ilma7260x17s/wish/277580951     PROS AND CONS tessd315 https://padlet.com/tessd315/ilma7260x17s/wish/277594259 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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