If your chosen profession is that of a dermatologist, then you will likely never be out of work. The US Bureau of Labor statistics says that this field will grow by 14 % over the next 5 years.
If you're just choosing your career path working in dermatology is both rewarding, and you can expect to earn top wages.
One place where this growth can be seen right now is in Texas. Not only is there a need for general dermatologists, there are also opportunities for the more specialized individuals within the field as a whole. After you get your physicians degree and complete your residency here are a few career paths that you may wish to consider.
Specializing within your field, not only opens up the areas you can work, it also can help you to become a top-earner in the field of dermatology.
Dermatopathologist: If working in a lab is appealing to you, you may want to consider a career as a Dermatopatholgist. In your role you will specialize in the diagnosis and study of skin diseases on a microscopic level. These specialized doctors work closely with dermatologists to help diagnose patients based on skin and tissue samples. When the dermatologist cannot make a diagnosis based on appearance, they often turn to the dermatopathologist for help.
Paediatric Dermatologist: For those who like to work with children, the paediatric dermatologist specializes in just that. They work in diagnosing and treating skin diseases that happen almost exclusively in children. In most cases the paediatric dermatologist works with complex medical conditions that require specialized knowledge to treat.
Clinical Dermatological Immunology: When it comes to diseases that are caused by failures in the body's immune system, the immunodermatologist specializes in treating these types of diseases. When you work in dermatological immunology, you may work in a lab setting, or in a specialized practice where you help to treat very specific conditions.
Cosmetic Dermatologist: Another specialized field, within the realm of dermatology, is cosmetic dermatology. As a cosmetic dermatologist you will specialize in the cosmetic aspects of the skin. This may include performing liposuction, laser skin treatments, micro abrasions, chemical peels and much more. This particular branch of dermatology is in high demand, and is one field where you can quickly advance past an average salary.
As a dermatologist you will likely find work anywhere in the country. If you're in Texas however, you'll find that you're in demand and well compensated for your work. Choosing to specialize within your field is one way to advance quickly.
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