Dermatology lifestyle reddit

Go to conferences like AAD and meet dermatologists to see if its a good fit.
Derm personalities are sort of particular so would try to meet as many as possible to see if they are "your people".
Even if they are not, if you like the work, most derms work off in their own little island so wouldn't worry too much.
However, collegiality is important.

Dermatology is certainly not immune but most people when given the opportunity to chose a physician over a NP will take that choice.
Practices know this and at least for the moment it remains a desirable labor market.
Do you actually like skin or is it the cush lifestyle.
Size of yacht.
What car did you buy in your first year with attending salary? .

A typical day is usually in the outpatient clinic setting, starting at around 8am and ending at about 4-5pm.
About half of the time, residents will have their own general dermatology clinics, staffed with an attending, who will give you more and more responsibility as you progress in years.

Inspired by a similar post about Anesthesiology.
Why you should pursue dermatology.
You have a deep interest in molecular and cell biology.
We think about our diseases at the molecular and cellular level and spend a tremendous amount of time considering carcinogenesis, photobiology, biology of wound healing, immunology, and histology.