Dermatologist

Duties and Responsibilities: Dermatologists  are physicians who treat conditions related to the skin, though they may also treat disorders related to the hair and nails. Dermatologists undergo additional specialized training beyond receiving a medical degree to become experts in skincare, and they must also obtain a license to practice.

Salary: How much does a Physician - Dermatology make? The median annual Physician - Dermatology salary is$317,609, as of August 29, 2016, with a range usually between $272,793-$370,586, however this can vary widely depending on a variety of factors.

Educatoin: Dermatology is one of the most highly competitive medical fields, and requires many years of education and training. The first step is an undergraduate degree from a four year college, including pre-medical courses in biology, organic chemistry, physics and general chemistry.Some candidates must also complete math and biochemistry coursework, depending on the medical school they plan to attend.

Demand or need for this profession: Bend's medical community will soon have two more dermatologists, additions some providers say are necessary in the county with the state's highest melanoma rate.Patients without urgent concerns are currently waiting between two and six months for checkups at Bend Memorial Clinic, which is recruiting a new dermatologist. Serious cases can still get in sooner.Meanwhile, the company that owns High Lakes Health Care is opening its own dermatology clinic in October headed by a dermatologist from Corvallis.