Army MOS · Medical
60L Dermatologist
Overview
An Army dermatologist examines patients for diseases of the skin. The dermatologist diagnoses skin diseases and treats patients or prescribes a course of treatment.
Core Skills
- clinical diagnostics
- electronic health record usage
- medical documentation
- patient data privacy and HIPAA compliance
- interdisciplinary collaboration
- clinical decision support usage
- quality improvement
- patient communication
- time management
- supervision of clinical staff
Civilian Software & Tools
- Cisco Webex
- eClinicalWorks EHR software
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Word
- Zoom
- Allscripts PM
- athenahealth athenaCollector
Civilian Career Paths
- Physician
- Project Management
- Administration
Training & Development
Getting Started
- United States Medical Licensing Exam (USMLE)
- Comprehensive Osteopathic Medical Licensing Examination of the United States (COMLEX-USA)
- Certification in Dermatology
Career Growth
- Board Certification in Dermatology · Funded
- Certification in Internal Medicine, Combined Program: Dermatology/Internal Medicine
- Subspecialty Certification in Dermatopathology
What the Work Involves
- Conduct complete skin examinations.
- Diagnose and treat pigmented lesions such as common acquired nevi, congenital nevi, dysplastic nevi, Spitz nevi, blue nevi, or melanoma.
- Perform incisional biopsies to diagnose melanoma.
- Perform skin surgery to improve appearance, make early diagnoses, or control diseases such as skin cancer.
- Counsel patients on topics such as the need for annual dermatologic screenings, sun protection, skin cancer awareness, or skin and lymph node self-examinations.
Related Occupations
- Pediatric Surgeons
- Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric
- Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric
- Cardiologists
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: graduate-level education or extensive experience.
Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.
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