Navy
MEDICAL
Subspecialty
Officer Subspecialty
16N0
Dermatology, General
An officer subspecialty earned alongside a primary designator, marking advanced education or experience in this field.
Description
General dermatology focuses on diagnosing and treating conditions involving the skin, hair, nails, and mucous membranes. The specialty includes medical dermatology, skin cancer evaluation, biopsies, and office-based procedures.
Core Skills
- dermatologic examination
- skin biopsy
- lesion diagnosis
- dermatologic surgery
- skin cancer screening
- inflammatory disease management
- infectious disease treatment
- patient counseling
- clinical documentation
Common Certifications
- American Board of Dermatology Certification
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Mohs College Appropriate Use Criteria Certification
- Certified Clinical Research Professional (CCRP)
- Certified Medical Director (CMD)
Civilian Career Paths
- CLINICAL TECHNICIAN
- PUBLIC HEALTH
- SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- American Board of Dermatology Primary Certification
- Dermatologic Surgery Training Course
Career Growth
- American Board of Dermatology Subspecialty Certification
- American College of Mohs Surgery Fellowship Training
- Certified Clinical Research Professional (CCRP)
- Certified Medical Director (CMD)
Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
Data sourced from official Navy publications and public military occupational references. Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.