I want to become a Dermatologist?
It has been my dream to work in the Medical Field. I'm in 8th Grade and My mom has given Me a cyclopedia of medical terms. But I have become extremely interested in Dermatology. I love the concept of skin and love taking care of my skin. I already know that i have to go college for 4 years and go to Med school for 4 years, but can people who are in Medical school or already in Medical field please give insight for me?
Is it hard to be a Dermatologist?
There are at least two ways to answer your question, depending on what you really want to know. 1) Is it hard to become a dermatologist? Short answer: Yes. Dermatologists are board-certified physicians who have gone to 4 years of college, 4 years of medical school, and 3 years of medical residency. In addition, dermatology has become one of the most popular, and therefore, most competitive medical specialties in the last ten years, so successful applicants to dermatology residency programs must not only excel in medical school but score very well on standardized exams. Most successful applicants graduate at the top of their medical school classes. 2) Is the actual job hard? It depends on your interests and strengths. Dermatologists not only meet with patients and diagnose skin conditions, but they also spend some time in the operating room performing small surgeries, like skin biopsies and excisions. If you don't like blood, then YES, it's hard. Compared to most doctor's lifestyles, however, dermatologists have it relatively easy. The hours are comparably good, they're paid well, and dermatologists rarely come into the hospital late at night for emergencies. If you're less interested in science and medical school, another skin-related field would be cosmetology. It's certainly less "prestigious," but many well-trained cosmetologists work at high-end salons, such as Aveda, giving facials and providing skincare advice. This could be another rewarding avenue for you. Hope that helps!
What can I do if I want to become a dermatologist?
There is no difference in the process compared to other subjects, I assume that passion for the profession and high motivation will make your wish come trueCome visit us in our dermatologist in Dayton Ohio
I want to major in Psychology but I want to be a Dermatologist.?
Psychology majors can be smaller in unit requirements then other science or math related majors, so there may be time for you to fit in pre-med classes. The most important thing is to make sure that you have taken the required prerequisite courses for the specific medical school you would like to attend. If you have all the pre-requisites, it shouldn't matter what major you were. Although, I imagine a chemistry or biology major would go a long way in preparing you better for the rigors of medical school, as those classes are going to provide you a great foundation. It would be a better idea to major in something more related to dermatology, and take psychology classes as electives when they fit in to your schedule. This is just my opinion thought. You're going to typically need 120+ units for a bachelor's degree (my university requires 124 to graduate).
PLEASE HELP!! I want to become a Dermatologist?
I have an issue..please help...Heres the story. I am 23 y/o, live with my boyfriend (together 6years),work full time (there is no one I can turn to for support), I did horrible in high school because of people not school so I got my GED instead..despite all of this I desperately want the best for our future. I want to become a dermatologist, but, understand that there will be years of school. I have read that going to med school will be full time itself, but, I will need to work full time. Without a college degree I make about 43,000 annually...so would it be possible to go to med school part time?!?That might be funny to some of you..but I know anything is possible..right? I know I am able to become a dermatologist b/c regardless of my situation I am driven and I never give up! I want to know if anyone has been able to support themselves through school? especially med school? what should I do?
Why do I need a dermatologist?
Depends. Dermatologists are MDs who are trained to diagnose and treat diseases like any physician, theu just specialise in the skin. Since the skin is the largest organ of the body it may be necessary depending on your issues and their severity. If its mole removal, cancer screening, severe conditions such as psoriasis or excema, 2nd and 3rd degree burns and other issues requiring medical treatment or prescription strength products you really need to seek a good dermatologist. In most any case, they employ usually medical Aestheticians such I was once to assist in the after care and product use education of their patients after they have admistered medical treatment be it surgery or prescriptions for skin conditions or severe acne. Unless its severe, if your problems are mild or moderate and dont require actual medical treatment, you may be better off just seaking a well trained independent Aesthetician that works either solo or part of a larger spa setting instead. Dermatologists are mainly forcused on disease and diagnoses, but for daily skin care itself they dont know diddly alot of the time they end up handing you over to us anyways after the have diagnosed or treated/perscribed something. Best in some cases to cut out the middle man and find a well qualified Aestie for mild to moderate acne or anti-aging treatment and facial/body skin care. Save yourself the co-pay and hassle or you might end up wasting money and frustrated with the results. I have had to fix what some derms did to treat say for example acne on a 17 yr old and try to repair scarring and persistant redness resulting from the over use of either oral or topial prescriptions without proper after/home care and the client was never educated on how to care for their skin needs, as well as other post operative situations that can occur. Its not always like that, but it happens. I've worked in all 3 above named settings as well as a burn center and have seen it. Your the best judge of whether you require full medical treatments or if qualified spa services and good products customised for you and your needs and budget are a better and more cost effective option. Good luck!
Am I smart enough to be a dermatologist?
I mean if you work harder you might be able to, but a 19 on the ACT honestly isn't that great. And to get into medical school you GPA would probably have to be higher. I'd try to earn better grades during senior year and give it your best shot. Look online to see what grades and how many people different medical schools are accepting to see what the chances are for you to get in and where you stand in comparison to them. www.collegeboard.com is very helpful if you go to the "College Search" tab on the top. Also so is the Naivance program, which is hooked up through your school I believe but I'm not entirely sure. I know my school provided us accounts. It's very helpful because it puts your grades on a graph with all those people who were accepted into whatever school, and it really lets you get a good idea about different schools and where you stand. Hope this helped! Good luck!
How hard is it to become a dermatologist?
The North American experience is sort of like this:Get into college or university - entrance minimum for my program was around 87% high school average and is increasingGet into medical school (after ~4 years of College/University)- Achieve a high GPA and MCAT score, which is easier said than done, volunteer, do research and gain life experience. Consistently achieve in the top 10% of all medical school applicants who are already very high achieving and motivatedPossible detour - Grad SchoolConsistently achieve at the top of your class in medical school (AOA for US). In the United States you also need to typically be performing well into the 80th percentile or higher for the USMLE. USMLE Step 1 is notoriously difficult to achieve a high score at the top of the distribution. Make connections and have a bit of luck.The match rate into a Dermatology residency is ~60% in the US and ~45% in Canada. It is one of the most competitive specialities to gain a spotMany US medical students have to do a gap year/pre-residency fellowship to increase their odds5. Pass the board exam after 3 years in the US (+1 year of internship) or 5 years in Canada6. Consider if you want to sub-specializeFor me this will look like 17 years of post-secondary education as I have special interests. It is not easy to get and requires dedication for many years just to start practicing. It is a badly needed specialty though and I can truly say I made the right decision in medical school