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sean1234
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After visiting my derm, which I probably will for the rest of my life due to the chronic condition of psoriasis, I ask what is the point of this specialty? Consider the issues derms address: pathologies are basically acne, rashes, cancer or whatever, all of which need either some sort of ointment or systemic antibiotic treatment, or simple excision. (Cosmetic stuff like botax, skin resurfacing, etc can be done by a plastic surgeon.) It leaves me to wonder why a primary care doc couldn't address these pathological matters. Granted primary care docs are busy enough as it is, is the derm's purpose to treat the high volume of simple procedures? The typical derm residency program is preceded by one year in internal medicine. It seems these simple skin matters could be included in the internists' training. Simply having more internists could fill the void caused by eliminating derm.
But don't expect the derms to let this happen, especially when they work 9-5 with no on call. Charging $140 for about ten minutes of their time is great too.
Look at these salary figures:
Allied Physicians, Nurses and Pharmacists June 2006
Years 1-2 *** >3 *** Max
Internal Medicine $154,000 *** $176,000 *** $238,000
Dermatology $ 195,000 *** $308,000 *** $452,000
But don't expect the derms to let this happen, especially when they work 9-5 with no on call. Charging $140 for about ten minutes of their time is great too.
Look at these salary figures:
Allied Physicians, Nurses and Pharmacists June 2006
Years 1-2 *** >3 *** Max
Internal Medicine $154,000 *** $176,000 *** $238,000
Dermatology $ 195,000 *** $308,000 *** $452,000