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Dermatologist

Aliases: Skin Specialist

Industry/Sector(s): Healthcare


JOB DESCRIPTION 1

The tasks a Dermatologist is expected to perform include:

  • Diagnosing and conducting treatment of ailment of human skin
  • Performing clinical tests, microscopic examination of scrapings of diseased part of the skin
  • Prescribing medicines for treatment of various kinds of skin diseases
  • Consulting other specialists to diagnose diseases
  • Relating skin disorder to diseases or disorders in other parts/system of the body
  • Educating the patients on the treatment and prevention of skin conditions
WORK ENVIRONMENT 1
  • It is a desk job
  • The candidate will supervise a team of Nurses and other Medical Staff
  • Local travelling is not a part of this job role
  • Part-time work and contractual jobs are available
  • Work from home option may be available
Working hours
  • Hospitals/clinics usually work for 6/7 days a week and 9/10 hours everyday. This may vary from hospital to hospital
  • Shift system maybe available
Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs?

No

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING 4

Minimum – MD/MS (Medicine) (Dermatology), MBBS (Medicine)

KEY COMPETENCIES 1
  • Skilled in major and minor surgeries
  • Proficient in cosmetic services
  • Knowledge about of types skin diseases
  • Equipped with information and techniques needed to diagnose diseases/deformities
  • Knowledge of relevant equipment used in surgeries
  • In-depth knowledge of the skin and subcutaneous tissue anatomy
  • Knowledge of cutaneous microanatomy and biology
  • Skilled in clinical pharmacology
  • Basic understanding of immunology
  • Basic knowledge of radiation physics and radiobiology and basic laser physics
  • Ability to be able to perform procedures including biopsies, cryotherapy and the removal of skin lesions
  • Basic knowledge of the common association between skin disease and other disorders typically within the realm of general medicine
DESIRABLE COMPETENCIES 1

Not applicable

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING AND LEARNING INSTITUTES 3
  • Government universities/colleges
  • Private universities/colleges
AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING SCHEMES/SCHOLARSHIPS 

Coming soon

SAMPLE OF TRAINING AND LEARNING COURSES 
CAREER PROGRESSION PATH 1

Intern → Resident Dermatologist → Dermatologist → Senior Dermatologist → Head of Dermatology Department

Transfer option
  • India: Yes
  • Abroad: Yes

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EXPECTED EARNINGS 4
  • For freshers - ₹ 18,000 to ₹ 35,000 per month
  • For candidates with experience - ₹ 40,000 to ₹ 1,00,000 per month

(These figures are indicative and subject to change)

REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE 4

Minimum 6 months of internship required

PROBABLE EMPLOYERS 
  • Government hospitals and dispensaries
  • Private hospitals and clinics
  • Pharmaceutical R&D department
KEYWORDS 
  • Skin Specialist
  • Dermatologist
OCCUPATIONAL CODES AND STANDARDS 
Standard Code Description
NCO 2015 2212.0200 Dermatologist
ISCO 2008 2212 Special Medical Practioners
NIC 2008 86201 Medical practice activities
QP Reference NA NA
NSQF NA NA
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