It was about 15 years ago when I chose Dermatology as my specialty. I rejected glorified world of hernia, hemorrhoids, diarrhea and vomit for the glamour of Psoriasis, Acne and Herpes. Jokes apart, it was a lifestyle choice for me. Dermatologists can sleep through the night. Nocturnal Cellulitis medical emergencies are uncommon. As a dermatologist, one can have a comparatively softer lifestyle of a doctor.
At least this was my assumptions when I made my choice. Neverthless, I ended up having almost same level of hardwork and busy schedule as seen of other specialities (except of medical emergencies). Every medical specialty has its own positive and not so positive part. Most of the medical students don’t consider the repercussions of chosing a specialty while making their career choice, and they should. Doctors today are increasingly employed by institutions, work shifts and delegate…
