MY CAREER By Avery Rajan Dermatology Dermatology is

MY CAREER By: Avery Rajan

Dermatology • Dermatology is the branch of medicine dealing with the hair, nails, skin and its diseases. • A dermatologist deals with conditions of the skin and prescribes ointments for patients. They also perform small medical procedures on patients skin.

Duties • Four duties: -Diagnoses and treats the more than 3, 000 diseases that affect the skin, hair, and nails. -Excisions and other procedures for removing skin cancers. -Injection of fillers and botulinum toxin to give patients a more youthful appearance. -Cryotherapy and other procedures to remove common skin growths such as warts and actinic keratosis. • They do lots of hands on work. They must be flexible minded and probably don’t want a weak stomach.

Work Environment • Dermatologists primarily work out of a medical office. Most, if not all dermatological surgical procedures can be completed on an outpatient basis (in the office) as opposed to in a hospital. Dermatologists enjoy a fairly set schedule in addition to the other perks. They may work in a group with other dermatologists, or work alone, as a solo practitioner. Additionally, dermatologists may work as part of a group of physicians who practice a variety of specialties. Such medical groups are called multi-specialty medical groups.

Education Requirements • Medical Degree (4 -6 Years) is required. • Yes there is very many co-op programs. • Recommended High School Classes: -biology -organic chemistry -physics -chemistry

Salary • Median Annual Salary: $308, 868

Job Outlook • Dermatology is expected to grow from 2012 -2022 by 18%. • No, the dermatology profession is HIGHLY competitive and only the top medical students get the spots in dermatology residency.

Similar Occupations • I would consider being a psychiatrist, it seems interesting, but not as exciting as being a dermatologist.

Job Opening • Title: Physician, Dermatology • Part Time Job • Pay is not listed on website • Seaside, Oregon • The job has been posted for one week. (7 days) • Company Name: Providence Medical Group

Job Description/ Requirements • Job Description: Position is part-time, three days per week. Great opportunity to practice general dermatology (no cosmetic or Mohs surgery) in a beautiful, unique, smaller community. Competitive compensation. • Job Requirements: - MD/DO degree from an accredited program - Board certified in Dermatology - Able to obtain medical license in the State of Oregon - Three years of primary care practice experience; group practice preferred - Managed care experience in physician group practice preferred - Certification required in AHA-BLS