Salary Breakdown
Dermatologists
Average
$309,930
ANNUAL
$149.01
HOURLY
Entry Level
$100,660
ANNUAL
$48.39
HOURLY
Sample Career Roadmap
Dermatologists
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Top Expected Tasks
Dermatologists
01
Conduct complete skin examinations.
02
Diagnose and treat pigmented lesions such as common acquired nevi, congenital nevi, dysplastic nevi, Spitz nevi, blue nevi, or melanoma.
03
Perform incisional biopsies to diagnose melanoma.
04
Perform skin surgery to improve appearance, make early diagnoses, or control diseases such as skin cancer.
05
Counsel patients on topics such as the need for annual dermatologic screenings, sun protection, skin cancer awareness, or skin and lymph node self-examinations.
06
Diagnose and treat skin conditions such as acne, dandruff, athlete's foot, moles, psoriasis, or skin cancer.
07
Record patients' health histories.
08
Recommend diagnostic tests based on patients' histories and physical examination findings.
09
Prescribe hormonal agents or topical treatments such as contraceptives, spironolactone, antiandrogens, oral corticosteroids, retinoids, benzoyl peroxide, or antibiotics.
10
Conduct or order diagnostic tests such as chest radiographs (x-rays), microbiologic tests, or endocrinologic tests.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Dermatologists
Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.
KNOWLEDGE
Medicine and Dentistry
KNOWLEDGE
Customer and Personal Service
KNOWLEDGE
English Language
KNOWLEDGE
Administration and Management
KNOWLEDGE
Education and Training
SKILL
Critical Thinking
SKILL
Active Listening
SKILL
Service Orientation
SKILL
Reading Comprehension
SKILL
Social Perceptiveness
ABILITY
Oral Expression
ABILITY
Problem Sensitivity
ABILITY
Deductive Reasoning
ABILITY
Inductive Reasoning
ABILITY
Oral Comprehension
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