Dermatologist

Duties and Responsibilities: Dermatologists specialize in preventing, diagnosing, and treating skin diseases and conditions. Examples of common conditions that they treat include acne, dandruff, and skin cancer. Some dermatologists also perform procedures to improve the appearance of the skin, such as decreasing signs of aging or improving skin tone (these procedures include Botox and collagen injections). Dermatologists may also perform minor outpatient surgeries, such as removing legions, warts, moles, or cancerous cells from the skin (normally, a sample of the removed cells is sent off for biopsy). A huge part of a dermatologist's job is educating their patients on the treatment and prevention of skin conditions. For instance, using the correct sunscreen, facial cleansers, and shampoos can help treat and prevent many of the diseases that dermatologists encounter.

Salary: $100,000 - $500,000

Education: In order to become a dermatologist you need to get a Bachelor’s and a Medical degree. Also, three years in residency training is required. Additionally, dermatologists must successfully complete the UDMLE exam. Finally, they must pass the American Board of Dermatology’s Board Certification Test, and meet the licensing requirements for the state they wish to work in.

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Reflection: Do you think you would like to be one? Why? Why not?

I think that I would like to be a dermatologist because based on my research I’ve noticed that they make really good money. It looks like it’s a fun career and the fact that you get to help people look better and feel good about themselves, makes it all the more interesting. I wouldn’t mind having to spend so much time in college or training because in the end it will all pay off.