Dermatologist

**__ Job Description__** 
==== As a dermatologist one diagnoses and treats diseases of human skin on a daily basis. They examine skin to determine nature of disease, take blood samples and smears from affected areas, and perform other laboratory procedures. On more of the science side a dermatologist examines specimens under microscope, and makes various chemical and biological analyses and performs other tests to identify disease-causing organisms or pathological conditions. Like most doctors they can prescribe and administer medications, and apply superficial radiotherapy and other localized treatments. A patient can be treated for abscesses, skin injuries, and other skin infections, and surgically excises cutaneous malignancies, cysts, and birthmarks by a dermatologist. They work in four areas of diagnosis: prevention, surgery and cosmetic procedures. They must be able to diagnose skin disease quickly and effectively and give patients options for proven treatments such as medicines and creams. They also help prevent unnecessary damage to the skin; they educate people on sun exposure, and how to examine themselves for signs of skin cancer and other problems. Skin surgery can also be prefromed by a dermatologist such as skin disease prevention, early disease control and how the skin looks. Dermatolgist can also preform liposucio, chemical peel and can remove birthmarks and veins. ====

**__ Career Personalitlies __**
==== Dermatologists are interested in helping people, first and foremost. They have the intellectual ability required to successfully complete the academic training and to pursue a course of lifelong learning, and the stamina required to work long hours. They have excellent communication skills and can get along with people well and instill confidence. They will need emotional strength and maturity, and passion, empathy and energy. Dermatologists should enjoy finding solutions to problems, dealing with people, and educating others about safe skin practices. They must also be proficient in medicine - they must have and apply the knowledge to diagnose illnesses. Also, ethics is a strong point for these types of people because they have to do what is right for their patients with their best interests in mind. ====

**__ Working Conditions and Emyploment __**
==== Most dermatologists have their own private practice or work with a group of other specialists in a group practice. They can control some of their own working conditions. The others work in universities, hospitals and the private industry. The majority of dermatologists work standard office hours, from Monday to Friday. However, many work evenings and weekends in order to accommodate their patients' work schedules.They generally work in clean, comfortable offices, clinics, or hospitals. Dermatologists who specialize in cosmetic procedures may have upscale offices with the latest equipment. ====

**__Job Outlook__**
====** The medical field is always a growing industry. As we humans become a bigger and more complex society, we need better healthcare. There are constant updates in equipment and treatments that provide better care for patients. Doctors and nurse will become and are now in high demand for our growing nation. **====

__** Salary Info **__
==== In 2006 the median salary of dermatologists was $193,870. Self-employed dermatologists arrange their own benefits. For those who are not self-employed, benefits generally include paid holidays and vacations, health insurance, and retirement plans. ====

__ Education and Training __
==== As for anyone in the practicing medical field, your in for a long educational road with a lifelong learning experience. Most derms start with a Bachlor of Science degree; while in high school you should take math and science class. Then after college is another four years in medical school, there you get the title of Medical Doctor (MD). Then comes five years in the dermatology division of a university, including three years of residency. You must also complete licensing exams to practice medicine. ====  **__Ci__** **__tations__**
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