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Summary Description


	Diagnose, treat, and help prevent diseases or other conditions of the skin.

Sample Job Titles

1.	Clinical Dermatologist

2.	Dermatological Surgeon

3.	Dermatologist

4.	Dermatologist and Dermatopathologist

5.	Dermatologist, Clinical Investigator, Dermatopathologist

6.	Dermatologist, Managing Partner

7.	MD Physician-Dermatologist

8.	Medical Dermatologist

9.	Medical Doctor MD

10.	MOHS Surgeon/General Dermatologist

11.	Pediatric Dermatologist

12.	Physician

13.	Practicing Dermatologist

14.	Senior Physician

Job Tasks

	Diagnose and treat pigmented lesions such as common acquired nevi, congenital nevi, dysplastic nevi, Spitz nevi, blue nevi, and melanoma. Diagnose medical conditions. Treat chronic diseases or disorders.

	Conduct complete skin examinations. Examine patients to assess general physical condition.

	Counsel patients on topics such as the need for annual dermatologic screenings, sun protection, skin cancer awareness, or skin and lymph node self-examinations. Advise patients on preventive care techniques.

	Record patients' health histories. Record patient medical histories.

	Diagnose and treat skin conditions such as acne, dandruff, athlete's foot, moles, psoriasis, and skin cancer. Diagnose medical conditions. Treat chronic diseases or disorders.

	Perform incisional biopsies to diagnose melanoma. Operate on patients to treat conditions.

	Perform skin surgery to improve appearance, make early diagnoses, or control diseases such as skin cancer. Operate on patients to treat conditions.

	Prescribe hormonal agents or topical treatments such as contraceptives, spironolactone, antiandrogens, oral corticosteroids, retinoids, benzoyl peroxide, and antibiotics. Prescribe medications.

	Recommend diagnostic tests based on patients' histories and physical examination findings. Order medical diagnostic or clinical tests.

	Provide dermatologic consultation to other health professionals. Advise medical personnel regarding healthcare issues.

	Read current literature, talk with colleagues, and participate in professional organizations or conferences to keep abreast of developments in dermatology. Maintain medical or professional knowledge.

	Instruct interns or residents in diagnosis and treatment of dermatological diseases. Train medical providers.

	Provide liposuction treatment to patients. Operate on patients to treat conditions.

	Refer patients to other specialists, as needed. Refer patients to other healthcare practitioners or health resources.

	Provide dermabrasion or laser abrasion to treat atrophic scars, elevated scars, or other skin conditions. Treat chronic diseases or disorders.

	Conduct or order diagnostic tests such as chest radiographs (x-rays), microbiologic tests, and endocrinologic tests. Order medical diagnostic or clinical tests.

	Conduct clinical or basic research. Conduct research to increase knowledge about medical issues.

	Provide therapies such as intralesional steroids, chemical peels, and comodo removal to treat age spots, sun damage, rough skin, discolored skin, or oily skin. Treat chronic diseases or disorders.

	Evaluate patients to determine eligibility for cosmetic procedures such as liposuction, laser resurfacing, and microdermabrasion. Analyze patient data to determine patient needs or treatment goals.

Work Activities

Importance	Work Activity

Documenting/Recording Information — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.

Assisting and Caring for Others — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.

Making Decisions and Solving Problems — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.

Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.

Analyzing Data or Information — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.

Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.

Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.

Processing Information — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.

Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.

Provide Consultation and Advice to Others — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.

Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.

Training and Teaching Others — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.

Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.

Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.

Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.

Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.

Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.

Performing Administrative Activities — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.

Performing for or Working Directly with the Public — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.

Handling and Moving Objects — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.

Developing and Building Teams — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.

Interacting With Computers — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.

Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.

Communicating with Persons Outside Organization — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.

Thinking Creatively — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.

Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.

Coaching and Developing Others — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.

Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.

Scheduling Work and Activities — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.

Staffing Organizational Units — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organization.

Monitoring and Controlling Resources — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.

Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.

Performing General Physical Activities — Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.

Developing Objectives and Strategies — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.

Selling or Influencing Others — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or actions.

Controlling Machines and Processes — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).

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