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Hampton
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Where did you look at going to college that offered degrees in Dermatology?
Where did you look at going to college that offered degrees in Dermatology?
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Fred Rosenberger
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A dermatologist is an M.D. To become one, you must get an undergraduate degree, usually in one of the sciences. Biology is a very common choice. Then you go to medical school, which is another four years. After that, you need to get specialized training in your field of choice - for you, dermatology. That could be something like another 3-6 years (I'm guessing).
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Hampton
Karin P.
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Hi Hampton,
A dermatologist is a medical doctor, so you would need to go to medical school. You first need to earn an undergrad degree in any discipline. Many choose biology or biochemistry, but it can really be anything as long as you earn a bachelors (4 years).
You also need to take certain pre-requisite math and science courses.
Every medical school has slightly different requirements, so make sure you check with the schools you would consider what their current rules are. You also need to take the MCAT before you apply to medical school.
You'll be in med school for 4 years. The first 2 years are mostly classroom. The last 2 years are clinical. You'll rotate through several specialties. After passing exams you will be an MD or an DO depending on the path you chose.
Next, you'll choose a specialty to do your residency in, i.e. get further training. The residency for dermatology is 4 years.
Getting into medical school is very competitive. You need to start early to prepare. Obviously, you need a good GPA and a high MCAT score. In high-school, you should take AP or IB or double enrollment (whatever advanced program your school offers), focussing on math and science courses. You should also start to volunteer or job-shadow in a medical environment, e.g. a hospital. Medical schools expect you to have medical experience and demonstrate your dedication to medicine and giving back to the community.
You'll also need letters of recommendation and a personal statement/essay. You might be invited to an interview as part of the selection process. So, start early to get all your ducks in a row.
I left some links for the requirements and admission process for Harvard Medical School as an example. You need to look up similar information for schools you would consider. Also pay attention to the timelines.
I hope this helps! All the best!
KP
https://meded.hms.harvard.edu/admissions
https://meded.hms.harvard.edu/admissions-before-you-apply
A dermatologist is a medical doctor, so you would need to go to medical school. You first need to earn an undergrad degree in any discipline. Many choose biology or biochemistry, but it can really be anything as long as you earn a bachelors (4 years).
You also need to take certain pre-requisite math and science courses.
Every medical school has slightly different requirements, so make sure you check with the schools you would consider what their current rules are. You also need to take the MCAT before you apply to medical school.
You'll be in med school for 4 years. The first 2 years are mostly classroom. The last 2 years are clinical. You'll rotate through several specialties. After passing exams you will be an MD or an DO depending on the path you chose.
Next, you'll choose a specialty to do your residency in, i.e. get further training. The residency for dermatology is 4 years.
Getting into medical school is very competitive. You need to start early to prepare. Obviously, you need a good GPA and a high MCAT score. In high-school, you should take AP or IB or double enrollment (whatever advanced program your school offers), focussing on math and science courses. You should also start to volunteer or job-shadow in a medical environment, e.g. a hospital. Medical schools expect you to have medical experience and demonstrate your dedication to medicine and giving back to the community.
You'll also need letters of recommendation and a personal statement/essay. You might be invited to an interview as part of the selection process. So, start early to get all your ducks in a row.
I left some links for the requirements and admission process for Harvard Medical School as an example. You need to look up similar information for schools you would consider. Also pay attention to the timelines.
I hope this helps! All the best!
KP
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ian villebrun
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When researching medical schools, aspiring dermatologists can look to the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC): an organization that accredits 170 medical colleges in the United States and Canada, as well as 400 teaching hospitals and government health systems such as the Department of Veterans Affairs