Dermatologists

Does not pass

• Conduct complete skin examinations.

  physical work, outside the screen · 9.3% of the role's time · $306M

• Record patients' health histories.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 8.8% of the role's time · $289M

• Diagnose and treat skin conditions such as acne, dandruff, athlete's foot, moles, psoriasis, or skin cancer.

  physical work, outside the screen · 8.6% of the role's time · $283M

• Counsel patients on topics such as the need for annual dermatologic screenings, sun protection, skin cancer awareness, or skin and lymph node self-examinations.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 8.6% of the role's time · $281M

• Diagnose and treat pigmented lesions such as common acquired nevi, congenital nevi, dysplastic nevi, Spitz nevi, blue nevi, or melanoma.

  physical work, outside the screen · 8.3% of the role's time · $271M

• Perform skin surgery to improve appearance, make early diagnoses, or control diseases such as skin cancer.

  physical work, outside the screen · 7.8% of the role's time · $256M

• Recommend diagnostic tests based on patients' histories and physical examination findings.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 7.6% of the role's time · $251M

• Prescribe hormonal agents or topical treatments such as contraceptives, spironolactone, antiandrogens, oral corticosteroids, retinoids, benzoyl peroxide, or antibiotics.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 6.2% of the role's time · $204M

• Perform incisional biopsies to diagnose melanoma.

  physical work, outside the screen · 5.5% of the role's time · $181M

• Provide therapies such as intralesional steroids, chemical peels, or comodo removal to treat age spots, sun damage, rough skin, discolored skin, or oily skin.

  physical work, outside the screen · 5.5% of the role's time · $180M

• Provide dermatologic consultation to other health professionals.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 4.3% of the role's time · $141M

• Read current literature, talk with colleagues, and participate in professional organizations or conferences to keep abreast of developments in dermatology.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 4.0% of the role's time · $131M

• Conduct or order diagnostic tests such as chest radiographs (x-rays), microbiologic tests, or endocrinologic tests.

  physical work, outside the screen · 3.9% of the role's time · $128M

• Refer patients to other specialists, as needed.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 3.4% of the role's time · $112M

• Instruct interns or residents in diagnosis and treatment of dermatological diseases.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 2.8% of the role's time · $91.6M

• Conduct clinical or basic research.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 2.0% of the role's time · $66.9M

• Provide dermabrasion or laser abrasion to treat atrophic scars, elevated scars, or other skin conditions.

  physical work, outside the screen · 1.7% of the role's time · $55.5M

• Evaluate patients to determine eligibility for cosmetic procedures such as liposuction, laser resurfacing, or microdermabrasion.

  physical work, outside the screen · 1.6% of the role's time · $51.4M