Most Important Skills For A Physician At Advanced Dermatology Of Oregon
For a dermatologist, building "that real strong connection with patients and to build that trust" is paramount, given the intimate nature of the exams. Beyond this crucial interpersonal skill, mastery of dermatological knowledge, diagnostic abilities, surgical techniques, and cosmetic procedures are also essential for success in this multifaceted field.
Medical Knowledge, Patient Communication, Surgical Skills, Cosmetic Dermatology, Trust-Building
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Maeran Landers
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Advanced Dermatology of Oregon
Pomona college
University of Pennsylvania medical
Biology & Related Sciences
Healthcare, Medical & Wellness
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Honors Student, Scholarship Recipient, Immigrant, Worked 20+ Hours in School, First Generation College Student
Video Highlights
1. Building trust with patients is crucial due to the intimate nature of dermatological examinations.
2. A strong medical foundation in dermatology is essential for accurate diagnoses and treatment plans.
3. Surgical skills and knowledge of cosmetic dermatology procedures are valuable assets for comprehensive patient care.
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What skills are most important for a job like yours?
I would say probably the most important job is being able to connect and earn the trust of patients. My job in dermatology is really looking at a total body skin exam, which basically requires people to be undressed.
And I think that's a really vulnerable patient position. They have to feel comfortable with the physician. They have to feel comfortable with me looking at every square inch of their body with this little dermatoscope, which is a handheld microscope.
So, one of the most important things is to be able to connect with a patient to make that emotional, psychological, intellectual connection and build that trust. And then, of course, the next important thing is to have the medical fund of knowledge to know dermatology well.
This includes knowing how to make correct diagnoses, figuring out what you do and don't know, and if you don't know what's going on with the patient, how to figure that out and how to best treat them. It also includes technical surgical skills, like how to operate on complex cancer surgeries.
And then, in my practice, I do cosmetic dermatology. This includes lasers, chemical peels, vein surgeries, fillers, Botox, and all those kinds of things. So, it's really kind of a multifaceted, one-stop shop for all things related to skin.
Ultimately, the most important thing is to have that real strong connection with your patients and to build that trust.
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