Join Dr. Dustin Portela and his guest, Dr. Chris Tomassian, as they talk about the ins and outs of what it takes to become a dermatologist. A common question on social media is how to be a dermatologist, and Dr. Chris shares his path to being one. He also gives tips from getting a mentor to earning a dermatology residency program. Stay tuned and learn how to be a dermatologist! 

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• How important it is to find a mentor when getting into dermatology
• The pathway from a bachelor’s degree to medical school
• What applicants need to do to get into a dermatology residency program
• Dealing with medical research and case reports
• What is an internship, and why is it important?
• Different subspecialties within dermatology a resident should go through
• Fellowships or board certification?
• Tips on skincare and when to visit a dermatologist
• And much more!

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You can find Dr. Chris Tomassian on…  

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.tomassian

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.tomassian

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drportela/

Website: www.dermatologyboise.com

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