At this time of modern era, everyone is conscious about his/her beauty. A small skin problem tensed the people and that’s the reason why career scope in dermatology is growing now-a-days.
“Dermatology is the branch of medicine that generally deals with the skin diseases and disorders. This field of medicine is also concerned with treating the hair, scalp and nails diseases”.
A physician who is specialized in the field of dermatology are called dermatologists. A dermatologist has proper training and expertise in handling and managing the skin disorders.
Dermatologists are of three types namely pediatric dermatology, dermatopathology and procedural dermatology. You can be specialized as per your interest in any one of the aforesaid specializations.
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Courses & Duration
Lets us discuss about courses in dermatology.
Once you have completed 10+2 with PCB, you are eligible for Bachelor of Medicine Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) course. After MBBS, you can pursue master’s degree program and doctor of medicine (MD) in dermatology.
In dermatology, courses at certificate level, diploma level, bachelor and master level are available. Most sought dermatology courses are listed below:
- Diploma in Dermatology – 2 years
- Bachelor of Science in Dermatology – 3 years
- Post Graduate Diploma in Dermatology, Venerology & Leprosy – 2 years
- Master of Science in Dermatology, Venereology & Leprology – 2 years
- Doctor of Medicine in Dermatology & Venereology – 3 years
- Doctor of Philosophy in Dermatology & Venereology – 3 years
Specializations:
One can choose the following specializations in dermatology:
- Dermatopathology
- Immunodermatology
- Mohs surgery
- Teledermatology
- Pediatric dermatology
- Cosmetic dermatology
Admission Process
Aspiring candidates can get admission in MBBS course through All India Pre Medical Entrance Test (AIPMT). For admission to All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), candidates are required to appear the entrance examination of AIIMS. Other Universities/institutions also conduct their own medical entrance exams for providing admission. Admission process from college to college varies.
Jobs & Career
Lucrative career opportunities for dermatologists are available. A dermatologist can work in the dermatology department of a reputed hospital. One can also open his/her own clinic where he/she can perform practice and make good money.
Jobs to dermatologists is also offered by the government as well as private hospitals. Those holding degree in this field can also opt their career in teaching. Job opportunities are also available in abroad.
After earning doctor of medicine in dermatology, one can also go for the research work.
Duties of a Dermatologist
A dermatologist has the following responsibilities:
- Diagnosis and treat skin cancer, melanomas, moles and skin tumors.
- Treat hair loss, scars and other skin associated problems.
- Performs cosmetic surgery.
- Teach the patient about basic skin care and hair care.
Salary
Dermatologists are one of the highest paid medical specialties.
Dermatologists earns a good remuneration depending upon experience, location and work. In India, average salary of a dermatologist is Rs 614,451 per year. Experience matters a lot in this profession. As your years of experience increases, it also increments your salary.
Salary in government hospital depends upon the pay scale decided by the government.
In US, the salary of a dermatologist is around $300,000 a year.
Books & Study Materials
Here, we have listed some books that helps students in the study of dermatology:
- Cosmetic Dermatology by Leslie Baumann
- Dermatology by Jean L. Bolognia, Joseph L Jorizzo, Ronald P Rapini
- Clinical Dermatology: A Color Guide to Diagnosis and Therapy by Thomas P. Habif
- Dermatology: A Pictorial Review by Asra Ali
- Textbook of Clinical Dermatology by Virendra N Sehgal
- Textbook of Pediatric Dermatology by Palit Aparna, Inamadar Arun C, S. Ragunatha, S. Sacchidanand
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