?what qualifications would you need to become a dermatologist?

First thing first... enter med school for 4 years. Do very well on the USMLE Step 1 (board exam) because dermatology is a competitive residency program to enter -- think of it like a 2nd med school to enter. Do well in med school. Try to get in dermatology. Upon success, 1 year of internship, then 3 years of residency. After that, it's up to you whether you should do a fellowship or not (another 1 year).?what qualifications would you need to become a dermatologist?
Dermatology is a special field of medicine, so you would need to become a fully qualified doctor of general medicine first. This takes +/- 7 years, depending on where you live.





Once you've done that, you and intern and work at the same time to specialise - this will take a further 4 years.?what qualifications would you need to become a dermatologist?
Graduate college


Graduate medical school, including required


internship/residencies


Passing tests and requirements for board certification





Should only take about 8-10 years.