Dermatologist

Duties and Responsibilities:

Diagnose and treat ailments of the largest organ of the human body and advise patients on achieving healthy and attractive skin. The may use diagnostic techniques, such as biopsies, to identify diseases and determine appropriate therapies. During patient visits, dermatologist take medical histories and use a dermoscope, or magnify or illuminated devices, to detect abnormalities or malignancies.

Salary:$184,820-$230,540

Education:

Dermatological students first obtain a bachelor's degree and take courses in English, math, inorganic and organic chemistry, physics and biology. Admission to medical school is competitive: students who make it through the rigorous application practice spend the first two years studying human anatomy and physiology, microbiology, pathology and medical ethics, among other subjects. During the last two years, they work with hospital patients under the supervision of staff doctors. After graduating form medical school it is followed by a 1 year internship, three years on the job training as a medical resident, a state licensing exam and, for those who qualify, certification by the American Board of Dermatology.

Reflection: I would not like to be one because I think it would take up to much time and I feel weird touching other peoples skin.