Navy
MEDICAL
Subspecialty
Officer Subspecialty
16N1
Dermatology, Subspecialty
An officer subspecialty earned alongside a primary designator, marking advanced education or experience in this field.
Description
This subspecialty covers advanced physician practice in a defined area of dermatology. Typical focus areas include dermatopathology, pediatric dermatology, complex medical dermatology, dermatologic surgery, and skin cancer care.
Core Skills
- advanced skin diagnosis
- specialized dermatology
- dermatopathology
- dermatologic surgery
- complex case management
- skin cancer evaluation
- biopsy interpretation
- clinical consultation
- patient education
Common Certifications
- American Board of Dermatology Subspecialty Certification
- American Board of Pathology Dermatopathology Certification
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- American College of Mohs Surgery Fellowship Certification
- Certified Clinical Research Professional (CCRP)
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 Board of Pathology Dermatopathology Certification
- American College of Mohs Surgery Fellowship Training
- Certified Clinical Research Professional (CCRP)
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.