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Healthcare & Human Services
- Annual Median Wage$ 298,890$179,990
$672,503
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Very Fast Growing
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Dermatologists diagnose and treat diseases relating to the skin, hair, and nails. May perform both medical and dermatological surgery functions.
What do they typically do
- Conduct complete skin examinations
- Diagnose and treat pigmented lesions such as common acquired nevi, congenital nevi, dysplastic nevi, Spitz nevi, blue nevi, or melanoma
- Perform skin surgery to improve appearance, make early diagnoses, or control diseases
- Counsel patients on topics such as the need for annual dermatologic screenings, sun protection, skin cancer awareness, or skin and lymph node self-examinations
- Diagnose and treat skin conditions
- Record patients' health histories
- Recommend diagnostic tests based on patients' histories and physical examination findings
- Read current literature, talk with colleagues, and participate in professional organizations or conferences to keep abreast of developments in dermatology
- Provide dermatologic consultation to other health professionals
- Conduct clinical or basic research
Number of Jobs
Average AnnualJob Growth +0.9%Job Opening 15Education & Training
- Education Most require a graduate degree like a master's, Ph.D., M.D., or law degree.Associated Programs or MajorsMoreLicenseMore
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