DERMATOLOGY

Pros :
-End branch
-Post degree fellowships in dermato surgery, cosmetology,hair transplant
-No emergencies and peaceful life
Cons:
-May b superspeciality interest can’t b fulfilled

  • Practice wise competition is tough
    -Jobs in govt sector are very less.
    Final take : Diagnostically challenging… can exercise a great deal of subject in practice if u r passionate abt the subject.
    Via-
  • Dr Shulamite Bolledula MD Kurnool medical college

What is the scope of MD dermatology both in terms of earning and free life?
What are pros and cons of MD Dermatology?
Hello greetings!
I am Dr. Manish Soni MD (Dermatology) and teaching Dermatology for more than
8 years now to PG aspirants across India, so I am the right
person to answer this question.
There are so many PG aspirants, who after getting good rank
fall in the dilemma of whether to choose Dermatology as their
preferred branch or not. Here is my answer:

Let me first discuss the cons, So, the cons of choosing
Dermatology as your specialisation branch are-

  1. Tough competition for jobs – Due to an increase in the number
    of MD seats, there are many applicants for a Dermatology post
    while jobs (senior resident/ specialist) are limited particularly in
    the government sector. Openings in medical colleges (Assistant
    professor) are also fewer in number especially in metro cities
  2. Income : You will earn enough for your needs but the net
    income is less when compared to branches like Radiology,
    Orthopedics , general medicine and gynaecology. The monthly
    income is much higher for dermatologists doing private practice
    in towns when compared to cities. ( Of course, like in any other
    field, the successful specialists at the top earn very well but it
    takes a lot of time, effort and skill with a tiny bit of luck added to
    achieve that level of success). Though the pay structure
    (income) is similar for all in government sector.
  3. Start early- Due to increasing competition what ever you have
    decided to do (I.e. Job in government sector or your own private
    practice) , you should start early. If you start you career in
    government sector early , you will be ahead in seniority list , get
    promotions and increments early and can acquire administrative
    posts like (Head of Department, Dean, Principal, Medical
    Superintendent etc ) early and for longer tenure.
  4. Chronicity of most skin problems – Most of the disorders
    treated by dermatologists are chronic in nature. Immediate
    resolution without any future recurrences is rare. Sometimes it is
    frustrating when a disease relapses in spite of all the effort
    made.

The Pros of choosing Dermatology as a specialisation are :

  1. No emergencies and no night shifts ( except during pg period)

  • This is very comfortable because your time off from work is
    entirely your own and you can switch off your phone after work
    without feeling guilty.

2. Clinical skills – In dermatology, diagnosis is still made on the
basis of history and examination while investigations are used
only for confirmation. So every case is a clinical challenge and a
rare case diagnosed correctly gives you great satisfaction.

3. Procedural dermatology – Nowadays most dermatologists
perform minor procedures like chemical peels, electrofulgration/
dessication, radiofrequency ablation, tattoo removals, micro
needling and many more. This is a pro if you enjoy surgical work
and is also very rewarding.

4. Hair transplant : Not only plastic surgeons but many
Dermatologist are also doing great in this field. So if you have
good surgical skills and later you decide to pursue it full time,
you can do that. No other branch offers such liberty.

5. Investment – The initial investment to start a skin clinic is not
very high. You only need premises and a few basic instruments.
To sum up , Dermatology is the right subject for those who wish
to pursue an interesting clinical branch without compromising on
leisure and family time. The income on the other hand is
reasonable but not massive.
Wish you all the very best!
Dr Manish Soni MD (Dermatology)
Author – DERMATOLOGY – Nothing Beyond For PGMEE
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Compiled By-
Dr. Rajesh Neeluri
MD (Community Medicine)
Asst. Professor
Deccan College Of Medical Sciences , Hyderabad

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