Any thoughts on specialties?

neoanderz
Fri, 31 Mar 2006 11:36:15 +0000

“I understand surgery is competitive, but why is dermatology? Is it because its well paid?”

Surgery is not competitive. Anyone can do a general surgery residency. It only becomes competitive if you want to specialize (neurosurgery, cardio, plastic, orthopedic, etc.).

Derm is competitive because it is a “lifestyle” job (low work hours).