Dermatology
Continuing Education
After board certification, many dermatologists take continuing
education to specialize in pediatric dermatology, dermatopathology
(the pathology of skin diseases), surgical dermatology, and
dermatological immunology. Physicians are also required by medical
boards to take continued education courses to maintain renew their
license.
Medical Assistant Certificate
A 1-year medical assistant certificate program prepares students for
clinical duties and administrative responsibilities in numerous
types of healthcare settings. Potential dermatology technicians take
courses in medical terminology, pharmacology,
anatomy and
dermatology. Administrative subjects covered include bookkeeping,
clerical roles and insurance processing.
Associate of Applied Science for Medical Assistants
An associate's degree program in medical assisting takes 18-24
months to complete. Most programs include externships in a clinical
setting where students are trained in telephone techniques,
preparing medical records, taking blood and administering
injections. Classroom instruction includes medical office
procedures, computer applications, microbiology and
hematology.
Job Experience
Medical dermatology technicians typically assist licensed
dermatologists with medical procedures, while other technicians work
independently in salons and spas to offer facials, hair removal and
various skin care treatments. Medical technicians assist physicians
or physician's assistants with medical office procedures including
dermatology and pathology biopsy procedures. Many employers prefer
experience in the dermatology field dealing with patient care and
treatments, but entry-level positions are available. To learn how to
find the right Dermatology job, go
here.
Residency training program in North America
A minimum of 12 years of college and post graduate training is
required to become a dermatologist in the United States and Canada.
This includes graduation from a 4-year college where they will take
Pre-Medicine, then a 4-year medical school followed by a year of
post graduate training in medicine, surgery or
pediatrics (called an
internship) after which a physician may apply for admission to
graduate dermatology residency training. Dermatology residencies are
the most competitive in terms of admission. The nation's most
prestigious residency training programs include New York University,
the University of Pennsylvania, Harvard, Stanford, and the
University of California, San Francisco (known colloquially as the
"Big Five"). Following the successful completion of formal residency
training in dermatology (3 years) the physician is qualified to take
certifying board examinations (written) by the American Board of
Dermatology or the American Osteopathic College of Dermatology. Once
board certified, dermatologists become Diplomates of the American
Board of Dermatology or the American Osteopathic College of
Dermatology AOCD. They are then eligible to apply for fellowship
status in the American Academy of Dermatology. Some dermatologists
undertake advanced subspecialty training in programs known as
fellowships after completion of their residency training. These
fellowships are either one or two years in duration. Fellowships in
dermatology include pediatric dermatology, surgical dermatology
including Mohs micrographic surgery, dermatopathology (pathology of
skin diseases) and dermatological
immunology.
Training programme in Australia
An Australian specialist dermatologist will have completed 4-6 years
of medical school (depending on institution), one internship year
and at least one year of general medical or surgical service in the
public hospital system, prior to becoming eligible for specialist
training in dermatology. The selection process is rigorous and
transparent; candidates must pass science and pharmacology exams and
engage in monitored and assessed practical training in all aspects
of medical and surgical dermatology. At the completion of the 5 year
training programme, trainees sit a national written examination held
over two days. Successful candidates may then proceed to the
practical viva examination, similarly held over 2 days. Successful
candidates may then apply for Fellowship status with the
Australasian College of Dermatologists.
Training program in India
To be a dermatologist in India, a minimum of 2 years (for diploma )
or 3 years (for MD) of training is required after graduation from
medical school and internship. The period involves rigorous training
in all aspects of general dermatology, cosmetic dermatology,
dermatopathology, dermatosurgery, venereal diseases (including HIV)
and leprosy. At the end of the training period the resident has to
go through written tests and clinical exams. The postgraduate
qualification awarded is DVD (Diploma in Venereology and
Dermatology) and MD (dermatology, venereology and leprosy). Many
specialists also go for certification by the national board (for the
award of 'diplomate of national board'). The Indian Association of
Dermatologists, Venereologists and Leprologists(IADVL)is one of the
largest dermatolological associations in the world.
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