DERMATOLOGY

Bruce H. Thiers, MD

Professor and Chairman

Medical University of South Carolina

What do dermatologists do?

• Provide comprehensive care for diseases and conditions of the skin, hair, and nails

Dermatologic Subspecialties

• Medical dermatology

• Dermatologic surgery and oncology

• Dermatopathology

• Cosmetic dermatology

• Dermatologic research

Residency

• Four years

• First year medical, surgical or pediatric

• Highly competitive

• Proportion of females increasing

Pros

• Patient population of all age ranges

• Combines medical and surgical principles

• Tailor practice to fit your interests

• “Instant gratification”

• Have fun and make a decent income

• Low burnout rate

Cons• Save fewer lives

• Negative perception by peers and public

• Are you really a doctor?

Job Market• Significant shortage of dermatologists nationwide

- Physician extenders common in underserved areas • Average work week: as you choose• Salary: Variable

- Dermatologic surgeons and cosmetic dermatologists more highly compensated than medical and pediatric dermatologists

DERMATOLOGICRESEARCH

CLINICAL DERMATOLOGY

DERMATOLOGIC SURGERY AND

ONCOLOGY

EXCELLENCE

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EDUCATION

DERMATOPATHOLOGY

Department of Dermatology(11th floor RT; 792-5858)

• Bruce H. Thiers, MD- Chairman- thiersb@musc.edu

• Ross Pollack, MD- Program director

- pollack@musc.edu

• Cathy Barrus- Program coordinator- barrusc@musc.edu