Dermatologist

Andrea Barajas

Block # 6

9/23/16

Dermatologist

Duties and responsibilities: Dermatologists provides life-changing medical diagnoses and treatments that restore health, prevent illness, improve quality of life, and bring relief for people who suffer from a variety of conditions that often cause severe mental and physical impairment.  Dermatologists are physician specialists who diagnose and treat disorders of the skin, hair, nails, and mucous membranes in both adults and children.

Salary: $ 204,073 per year

Education: Dermatology is one of the most highly competitive medical fields, and requires many years of education and training. The first step is an undergraduate degree from a four-year college, including pre-medical courses in biology, organic chemistry, physics, and general chemistry. Some people must also complete math and biochemistry coursework, depending on the medical school they plan to attend.

Demand or need for this profession: Medical doctors must obtain and keep a current license to practice. Once a person has successfully completed medical school and dermatology residency, he or she is eligible to sit for the Dermatology Board Examination, which is administered by the American Board of Dermatology. Because dermatology is such a competitive field, successful dermatologists must possess both a strong academic track record and an intrinsic desire to succeed.

Reflection: I don’t really see myself in the future as a dermatologist for that matter. I do like to help people but this job doesn’t deem for me.