Overview
Dermatologists provide diagnostic, treatment and preventative medical services related to disorders of the human skin.
Day-to-day
- examines patients and carries out or arranges for specialised tests
- prescribes medicine and advises patients on regiment to preserve or restore the health of the skin
- maintains clinical records.
Considerations
- Stressful
To become a Dermatologist
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You need to be a qualified Medical Practitioner and then complete further training with the Australian College of Dermatologists before you can specialise as a Dermatologist.
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Registration with the Medical Board of Australia is required.
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