Dermatology, often shortened to derm, is a specialty of medicine. Doctors who have specialized in dermatology have generally
done four years of
college, four years of medical school, one year of a medical/surgical internship, and three years of dermatology residency. Board-certified dermatologists are the only physicians with advanced medical training to diagnose and treat
skin, hair, and
nail conditions. They can also perform surgical procedures like biopsies, Mohs surgery to remove cancer, and complex wound reconstruction. Dermatology is widely considered to be the most competitive and most sought-after specialty among
top medical students.
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DERM: Dermatology, the study of
skin; an NPC specialty.