Dermatologist

Duties and responsibilities: Refer patients to other specialists, as needed. Record patients' health histories. Provide dermatologic consultation to other health professionals. Provide liposuction treatment to patients. Instruct interns or residents in diagnosis and treatment of dermatological diseases. Recommend diagnostic tests based on patients' histories and physical examination findings. Conduct clinical or basic research. Read current literature, talk with colleagues, and participate in professional organizations or conferences to keep abreast of developments in dermatology. Evaluate patients to determine eligibility for cosmetic procedures such as liposuction, laser resurfacing, and microdermabrasion.

Salary: $245,494-$450,282

Education: Budding dermatologists must next complete a doctoral degree in medicine or osteopathic medicine at an accredited school. This takes four years, with the first two years predominantly spent in classroom instruction. During the third and fourth years, students spend more time in clinical rotations where they can observe and practice hands-on medicine. The coursework builds on the foundation laid down by the undergraduate degree, including more advanced classes in biology and organic chemistry. Human anatomy and physiology, pharmacology and other courses specific to medicine feature prominently in the curriculum, as do medical law and ethics. Future dermatologists should seek out pertinent electives and clinical rotations.

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Reflection: I would like to be this because it seems interesting. Also I would help people who are having problems with their skin. I maybe actually find a cure for that skin problem they have.