Dermatologist

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Help people achieve healthy, glowing skin and boost their confidence.
Make a significant impact by diagnosing and treating various skin conditions.
Explore the fascinating world of skin science and innovative treatments.

💰 Earn $217K-$239K

📚 Doctoral or Professional Degree

⏱️ 48 MONTH TRAINING

📈 7.1% JOB GROWTH

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What You’ll Do

Diagnose and treat diseases relating to the skin, hair, and nails. May perform both medical and dermatological surgery functions.

Conduct complete skin examinations.
Diagnose and treat pigmented lesions such as common acquired nevi, congenital nevi, dysplastic nevi, Spitz nevi, blue nevi, or melanoma.
Perform incisional biopsies to diagnose melanoma.
Perform skin surgery to improve appearance, make early diagnoses, or control diseases such as skin cancer.
Counsel patients on topics such as the need for annual dermatologic screenings, sun protection, skin cancer awareness, or skin and lymph node self-examinations.

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Minimum Education

Doctoral or Professional Degree

Career Prospects

Excellent (Increasing by 5% or more)

Training Time

Over 4 years

Job Openings

400 Annually

Median Earnings

$226,050 in California

$239,200 Nationally

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Best For You If...

YOU Like 💕

Relating with or serving others
Thinking and problem solving
Working with my hands

You are skilled in 💫

Active Listening
Critical Thinking
Judgment and Decision Making
Reading Comprehension
Writing

You value 🙏

Accomplishing things
Having freedom
Receiving recognition

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Dermatologist

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Bachelor's Degree

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