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A member asked:

I wanted to become a dermatologist, after lookin through a book w/ the disorders i'm scared. would becoming a medical esthetician be as rewarding?

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Yes: Dermatologists are fully trained md's with post medical school residency of 3-5 years. They are a respected subdiscipline of medicine. If you have the grades and the drive, by all means choose this pathway. A medical esthetician can have a wonderful career and is a good fall back position.

Answered 9/28/2016

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