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Dermatologist

Senior-level

Also known as: Board Certified Dermatologist, Clinical Dermatologist, Dermatological Surgeon, Dermatologist

Medical & WelfareBachelor's Degree

Job Description

As a Dermatologist, you diagnose and treat a wide range of conditions affecting the skin, hair, and nails. This includes everything from common rashes to complex diseases, and may involve performing medical treatments or minor surgeries. You'll spend most of your time interacting face-to-face with patients and collaborating with medical teams, often wearing protective equipment. This role is ideal if you excel at critical thinking, active listening, and applying scientific knowledge to make important decisions.
DermatologyMedical DermatologyDermatological SurgeryHealthcareMedicineClinical PracticeMedical SciencePatient CareMedical CareersBeauty

A Day in the Life

You arrive at your clinic in downtown Seattle just before 7:30 AM, the city still waking up. The scent of coffee from the breakroom already fills the air. You log into the Epic EMR system, pulling up your schedule for the day. A mix of routine skin checks, suspicious mole evaluations, and follow-ups for chronic conditions like eczema and psoriasis awaits. You quickly review patient charts, mentally preparing for each case, ensuring all necessary equipment will be ready.

Skills employers are looking for in 2027

Software and technologies flagged by O*NET as Hot or In-Demand for this role.

Hot technologies
Cisco WebexMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft WordZoomeClinicalWorks EHR software

Job Outlook 2025-2035

Bright Outlook

O*NET flags this career as a Bright Outlook occupation: grows rapidly over the next decade.

Projected growth

+6.8%

US average: +3.5%

Job openings

400

per year (US)

Jobs today

12,200

in 2025 → 13,000 (2035)

Typical entry education

Doctoral or professional degree

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections; O*NET Bright Outlook. Read the BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook

Work Environment

How this work is typically performed, based on O*NET work context data.

Email & digital communication
High
Working in a team
High
Contact with others
High
Freedom to make decisions
High
Time pressure
High
Time spent sitting
Moderate
Working outdoors
Low
Indoor, climate-controlled
High
Dealing with customers
High
Level of competition
High

Source: O*NET Work Context (v31.0)

Future Perspective

Growing Job Market

The job outlook for Dermatologists is strong, with a rapid growth projection of 6.8% and around 400 new openings each year through 2035. With experience, you can advance to leadership roles like Chief of Dermatology, become a Medical Director, or focus on research as a Dermatology Researcher.

Career ladder

Often before this role

  • Medical Intern
  • Medical Resident

Where it can lead

  • Chief of Dermatology
  • Medical Director
  • Dermatology Researcher

Impact of AI on this Job

AI will significantly assist dermatologists by enhancing diagnostic accuracy through advanced image analysis for conditions like melanoma and by automating routine administrative tasks. This will enable them to focus more on complex cases, patient consultation, and specialized procedures. While AI will improve efficiency, the dermatologist's expert judgment, empathetic patient care, and surgical skills will remain indispensable.

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Salary

$328,730

Median annual wage, BLS 2025

Required Education

Bachelor's Degree

Minimum educational requirement for this position

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