Dermatologist

09-22-16

Duties and responsibilities: Dermatologists provide medical treatment and diagnose patients who want to improve their skin conditions. They also work in treating people's hair and nails.

Salary: $204,072 for all dermatologists

Education: Doctor of medicine or Osteopathy degree, plus four years of clinical training and a residency will be necessary to become a dermatologist.

Demand or need for this profession: 14% of physicians and surgeons will increase from 2012- 2024.  

Reflection: I would not become a dermatologist because I am persisting another career.