Dermatologists
Also called:
Dermatologist, Medical Doctor MD, Physician, Practicing Dermatologist
see titles from the Air Force, Army, or Navy.
Dermatologist; Dermatologist, Dermatologic Surgery; Dermatologist, Dermatopathology
Dermatologist
Dermatologist
What they do:
Diagnose, treat, and help prevent diseases or other conditions of the skin.
On the job, you would:
- Diagnose and treat pigmented lesions such as common acquired nevi, congenital nevi, dysplastic nevi, Spitz nevi, blue nevi, and melanoma.
- Conduct complete skin examinations.
- Counsel patients on topics such as the need for annual dermatologic screenings, sun protection, skin cancer awareness, or skin and lymph node self-examinations.
Health
- medicine and dentistry
- therapy and counseling
Business
- customer service
- management
Arts and Humanities
Math and Science
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Basic Skills
- listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions
- thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem
Social
- looking for ways to help people
- understanding people's reactions
Problem Solving
- noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
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Verbal
- communicate by speaking
- listen and understand what people say
Ideas and Logic
- notice when problems happen
- make general rules or come up with answers from lots of detailed information
Hand and Finger Use
- keep your arm or hand steady
- put together small parts with your fingers
Visual Understanding
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People interested in this work like activities that include ideas, thinking, and figuring things out.
They do well at jobs that need:
- Integrity
- Attention to Detail
- Dependability
- Concern for Others
- Stress Tolerance
- Analytical Thinking
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Examples of the technology used in this career will be available soon.
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doctoral/professional degree or
master's degree
usually needed
Get started on your career:
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New job opportunities are very likely in the future.
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You might like a career in one of these industries:
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In the Air Force:
Dermatologist; Dermatologist, Dermatologic Surgery; Dermatologist, Dermatopathology
