Career in Dermatology

Bigredmed
Wed, 11 Apr 2007 01:05:35 +0000

The main reasons being limited number of spots and good lifestyle (which is a huge draw for some people), not because it’s difficult or the prestige is particularly great, or even that it’s very rewarding…

any reason why derm? have you ever looked at a clinical dermatology book? It might just change your mind…some gross stuff in there.

But ari’s right, you need to focus on college stuff first, major in whatever you want (something you’re passionate about - doesn’t have to be science). Then 4 years of med school, then a year in either a medicine/transitional/surgery program, and then 3 years in solely derm.

I’d keep your mind open to other specialties, just as a general rule. Most medical students change there minds frequently during the first two years, and even well into the third year. Considering you’re still in HS you have almost 8 years, at a bare minimum, before you have to make the final decision on specialty. Don’t get locked in just yet.