"Why did you choose Dermatology Residency"

Dermatologists (the Skin Specialists) enjoy a comfortable lifestyle, relative lack of emergencies, great work hours and excellent money - but then these cannot be your main answer to why you chose Dermatology as a specialty - these must come AFTER the physician-reasons why you choose the field ;-)


Lets begin with a great, detailed answer:


"I chose dermatology because it is perfectly suited to my goals:
a. I found the subject interesting since it was very visual and I am partial to the fine arts.
b. I wanted to be a pioneer in academic dermatology since there were less than 14 dermatologists in Manila then, mostly without real, modern residency except for two.
c. I wanted to teach.
d. I wanted a profession that allowed me to have enough extra time after or before work to do other things I loved doing such as painting, dancing ballet, gardening, participating in the arts, reading and attending spiritual growth retreats/seminars.
e. I wanted to have time to devote to my family."

Source: Dr. Sylvia Jacinto


Here are some more to ruminate on :-)


" I chose Dermatology because I enjoy the clinical variety it presents and find it
rewarding on a human level. It is very fulfilling to work with patients who are
able to literally see they are getting better."

Source: Dr. Barbara Drozdowski


"I believe it is often the case that in life, one chooses a course because of the influence of others who you believe in and try to emulate - I chose dermatology because I fell under the influence of one of the greatest dermatologists ever - Dr. Marion B. Sulzberger, Chairman of the Department of Dermatology at NYU "

Source: Dr. Alfred W. Kopf


"I chose dermatology because it is a beautiful profession that combines the best of everything -- clinical, surgical and microscopical aspects of medicine requiring extensive attention and observation."

Source: Dr. Israel Dvoretzky


"I chose Dermatology because it’s one of the happiest fields in medicine, People enjoy coming to my office because they know they will look and feel better when they leave!"

Source: A Very Happy looking Dr. Michele Green :-D :-D


So whatever answer you frame - gear it towards what you said your main career interests were on the Personal Statement


Also Read:

- Issues Facing Dermatologists in USA
- Dermatologist Salaries in USA
- Dermatology and IMGs





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