Description

A dermatologist is a physician who is trained to evaluate and manage pediatric and adult patients with benign and malignant disorders of the skin, hair, nails and adjacent mucous membranes. The certification process is designed to assure the public that a certified medical specialist has successfully completed an approved educational program and an evaluation, including an examination process designed to assess the knowledge, experience and skills requisite to the provision of high quality patient care in that specialty.

Certifying Organization

American Board of Dermatology

Details

If significant education or training is needed? Yes
If significant work experience is needed? No
Is an exam required? Yes
How many years until certification must be renewed? 10 year(s)
Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? Yes
Certification can be renewed with re-examination? Yes
Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? Yes
Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? No

Certificates

Certifying Organization

American Osteopathic Board of Pathology

Type

C - Specialty

Certifying Organization

American Osteopathic College of Dermatology

Type

A - Core

Certifying Organization

American Osteopathic Board of Pathology

Type

A - Core

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