How To Become A Dermatologist | Our Journey

thank u for this. i’m 13 and have struggled w some skin issues since i was 10 and have educated myself since, and rlly grew an interest in dermatology. i’m only in 8th grade but is definitely a dream i’m willing to work towards!!

As a 14 year old literally going to freshmen year in like a week who is very interested in dermatology, I really hope that this helps me become a successful dermatologist! I actually already started studying the basics of defining skin lesions, and oh my it’s so interesting to learn about different skin problems! Thank you all so much for making content that provides a good amount of information and motivation!

Could you post a more in depth video regarding sub-rotations? Like traveling, how to find the proper place, etc. 😢

Vids like this are so impactful to aspiring medicine students. I’m a non trad doing undergrad rn hoping to find my path to dermatology. Coming from the blue collar workforce flying from helicopters and dangling from power lines working 100+ hours a week sometimes has definitely built my confidence and work ethic. I’m in my early 30’s tho doing a huge life change by going into medicine lol but age is just a number right 😅. Keep up with the content!

I'm a doctor as well!! literally continent far away, watching ur videos while thinking how hard is getting into dermatology and afraid of applying for it because I might not getting the spot, BUT YOU GUYS reminded me everything is possible !!
Wish me luck❤

I’m a third year medical student in Atlanta, Georgia. I’m interested in dermatology and really appreciate your tips!

What type of dermatologist are you guys?

I am about to start grad school for speech pathology. I’m watching this to inspire me. It’s not that bad 6 years all together plus 1 year to get your CCCS.

I apologize but dermatologists have done nothing for me. Bad skin all my life. You guys can’t even cure a zit. Sorry. I am not a hater just don’t think very highly of the field.

I have a psychology degree and I too took ceramics and art appreciation classes with it!! And lately I’ve been thinking about becoming a Dermatologist hence why I’m watching this video😂 I am Dr.Shah, Dr.Shah is I😂

I have a 2.9 gpa because I failed Japanese and Chemistry and I can’t bring it back up, which is super annoying

I'm an academic librarian, and I love you guys for making this video. ❤

You guys are so inspiring and so real. You should be so proud of yourselves. Hearing your stories makes me so proud of you both. Love you guys.

Medical school is not a study alone the whole time you need to study with other people

So helpful❤

I just got my esthetician license at 21 now I want to study dermatology. This is so inspirational. Thanks guys !

I just recently decided I want to go to med school at 28 and as a single mother. I initially attained my BA in English but am returning to school to finish my prerequisites for Med school. Any advice for a single parent hoping to get in to med school?

I want to become dermatologist but only have to deal with face for skincare. are there dermatologist have to do with this where you don't have to go to college for 12 years.

I wished growing up I had resources like this to spark interests like careers. Very inspiring stories . I’m obsessed with skin and would love to inspire other kids of color and also lack the sources like myself.

I love how down to earth you guys are and this advices really motivate me. I definitely don’t have skin I’m confident of on my face and every time I go to the doctor I feel like I’m being judged and that’s why in the future I want to make people feel comfortable and well treated about their skin and that there’s nothing to be ashamed of.

I really loved this video but I'm pending between a pediatric demertologist become I was taken to one when I was 5 years old and a cosmetic demertologist and I love beauty and making people looking there best but a major problem is I'm currently not doing science and it one of the main subjects required what do I do

I’m a 16 year old that isn’t so sure what he wants to do with his life yet I’m in 11th grade and dermatology has caught my eye I’m trying to reach for this type of career since it seems like a not so hard thing to do because of the work life hours that you have but here’s somethings about me academic wise I’m taking lots of advanced courses and honor classes but I still have a 2.99 cumulative gpa because when I was in a 9th grade I didn’t really try my best and when I got into 10th grade I still wasn’t doing my best but I had got motivation to try hard but I’m wondering if anyone could give me some good advice for like which high schools I could apply too that would accept that type of gpa I know I still have time but it’s been something that has been concerning me for a while now and also what are some tips from people who are in the dermatology career for high school students

I agree that relationships are very important to get to med school and afterwards. But the gpa is still super important. It was actually easier when you guys went to med school when over 60% MS1 were straight from undergrad. It's now about 20%. The top 50 schools want 1 or 2 gap years with 2 now becoming the standard. In 2021, you needed 200 volunteer hours plus shadowing. Average age of MS1 is 25. My son was accepted at just 1 school, top 100, 100th percentile mcat, 3.93gpa honors biology, was an organic chem ta and genetics researcher, ran a charity during covid. He is the youngest person in his MS1 class last year. Many entered with phds already and published research where they are first named researchers. It's such an arms race to get in but once in it's still a grind. 10% of the MS1s from his class failed and are repeating the year. Several are getting divorced too. You really have to devote every last minute to becoming a doctor. It's not something for the lazy. I get hives just thinking about this.

13 years to fellowship doesn't include the gap years. That's the minimum. Most applying now can add 2 more years. That's a long time to train.

Love your bromance❤️❤️

My dream is to be a dermatologist. Currently the husband that i have is not supportive. Im surrounded by negativity everyday, unfortunately i cant get out of this situation till i have my own money. Im 23 a baby on the way as soon as he hits 1 im going to start studying and see the way i can enter college 😞 i really want to be someone in life..

Would it be beneficial to major in bio-med and minor in nutrition if I want to be a dermatologist? Will it help me in the long run?

not me thinking dermatology was a semi-easy job only to find out it's 12 years of medical school and being good at math :(

Wait, I'm so confused. One of the dermatologists got into medical school with just a psych degree? Sorry I must've understood it wrong. I have my Masters in Edu. and also a licensed esthetician, but am trying to figure out what field to major in. Biology or Chemistry? Any help would be amazing! :)

Is that you DR. Strange 😳🕶️🤏

Hey! Is it a good idea to major in nursing while doing the Pre-Med route?

I’m 29 and an esthetician. I am considering going to school to be a dermatologist. Would you say I’m running late in age or could i still have a successful career pay off the debt by the age of 41?

Im going to be a dermatologist and watching you two made me feel so much more confident in my decision. 🥰

I am not naturally good with science, but I’m hoping that this will be good… I really care about skin care and have for a long time… please tell me that my internship year won’t be like it is in Grey’s Antony…

Well, as a Nigerian doctor threatening to become a dermatologist in the U.S., let me just start with a high step 2 score. 😂

I love that I found your videos! I just found them and have done almost nothing but watch and research /investigate what I see. As much as I enjoy learning about skin care (finally making it a priority at age 50), I just enjoy y’all. Thanks for this video, it was so encouraging and heartwarming . It may or may it have made my eyes leak a little at a few points.

Salicylic acid isn’t a WHAT?!

I realized I wanted to become a dermatologist after highschool. I feel like i'm late to start because my grades weren't great and I don't know how to start my journey towards dermatology. I turn 21 soon and i feel like i wasted time. Does anyone have any tips to start my journey towards becoming a dermatologist?

How long do you go to college before getting into med school?

I’m in my last year of my undergrad , didn’t take much science classes, but I wanna be a dermatologist. Should I go to a community college to finish the science classes ? Or is it too late for me ?

I'm almost 47 years old, have never wanted to be a physician in my life--let alone a derm--and had no logical reason for watching this vid other than pure curiosity (and pure affection for the docs :)

Verdict: The experience paid dividends. :) What an enlightening tale! Thank you for giving me a peek into your journeys, Drs., and thank you for doing such good work for your patients, for your viewers and for the world. You're building a better future as you help people like me build better skin! Hearts, hearts, hearts...

I am a licensed esthetician for 12 years, I am now 30 years old and I am super passionate about skin and what I do! I don’t have an associates or bachelors degree so I would be looking at 12/13 years of school, do you think it’s silly of me if I start now?

Thanks guys this was really encouraging

Hi!
I am currently in year 9, moving into year 10 next year. I want to become a dermatologist, but I didn't pick advanced science as one of my electives for next year. Should I of picked it? If i choose to do chem,bio and physics in year 11, will I be far behind? I am worried. Thanks

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Two months late into this video, but I’m so happy I came across it. I never applied myself so much at school, I would get good grades but I never truly set time to study. I’ve had a love for dermatology and it only started snowballing now. I took a year off of college but I’m back now, and in person, and so excited to start my journey. 23 years young and ready for what lies ahead of me. Thanks for the inspiration! It’s so nice hearing your stories, it shows that anything is possible as long as you believe and dedicate yourself! Much love and appreciation!

the MCAT is a 2 day test? 🤔 I just took it, it was only 7 hours long

This was super fascinating. My son in law is in his second year of med school and I've learned so much from he and my daughter going through this whole process, but hearing you guys explain it all, helps me understand even more what they are currently living through and what they have to look forward to and how important family support is. Thanks for sharing! And I worked for a MOHS doc for years and it's funny to hear you all talk about the fellowship piece of it, because he would talk about the "pop up MOHS docs" that weren't formally fellowship trained. He'd get pretty salty about it. LOL

I am sophomore in high school and im very scared..because i hear this is a competitive field and takes 12 years of studying…if i fail i can’t turn back right?

If only I saw this video when I was 25. After a gruelling career in the fashion industry, I'm back in school but at the age of 41, with two kids, I no longer have the years or time left in me to pursue a med degree or even a PhD. I've decided to get a master's in counselling psych but dermatology is what I really wanted to do. 😭 Also, in Canada a doctor friend of mine let me know that med students don't even get to pick their residency. Say what?!?!