Dermatology Dermatologists specialize in treating skin, nails, and any infections or disease of the body Digital citizenship 8 Braeden Casanova mr.Beaton

Dermatology, what is it? Dermatologists help prevent skin conditions by educating people on protection and prevention Like other doctors, they prescribe medications to treat their patients condition They take tissue biopsies to check for any abnormal cell growth

Core task? The core task of dermatologists are : Diagnose skin conditions such as skin cancer and others Treat conditions using creams, medications, ultra-violet light, or lasers May perform surgery to treat patience Help patients deal with cosmetic problems, such as acne Educate people on skin protection

Technology impact? Technology impacting dermatology helped it greatly for looking for any imperfections, infections, or anything that’s coming up on the skin

Any hazards to this? Doing this job is a hazard to the worker and the patient if the infection or the growth can be spread to other people. For cutting skin for biopsies its important to know where your cutting and what your cutting for the safety for the patient

Is there Gender equality? Both male and female are able to get the job if they meet the requirements

employers Dermatologists work in their own office -dr. w. Alastair Molead -dr. Sheila Hu -dr. Chih-ho Hong -dr. Gillian de Gannes -dr. Simon Wong -dr. Shannon Humphrey

What are the qualifications? You will need extensive study A balanced combination of clinical, technical, and knowledgeable skill

Does personality matter? Yes personality does matter whether you are telling good or bad news to the patient If the personality of the patient is bad, that can not change your personality You cant change a persons result if you are in a bad mood

What general education should I have? The main classes you should take is science, French, math, computer tech, and English In higher grades you will take classes more revolving around the human body and technology

Where are Places that train in this job? -Victoria -Langley -Guilford outside BC: -Edmonton -Quebec city

How long does it take for training? It would take 1 or 2 years to train in dermatology before you get a job in dermatology

What’s the starting salary? The starting salary is around 280,000 a year Later year’s it will be around 313,1oo to 480,o88

Is it seasonal? No its all year round until its near Christmas so that you can have time with your family ie;2 days

What part-time or volunteer should kids do who are wanting to be in this job? Any volunteer jobs that are to help other people will be best so that you can get comfortable with helping out

Advantages and disadvantages about the job in my opinion Well, I get to help people, give them advice on how to help people The disadvantages are that I cant get enough time with my family since I need 40 to 50 hours a week

Do I have the skills? Since I am still young I don’t have all the skills to be in this job.

bibliography www.Careercruising.com www.innerbody.com www.dermatology.ca