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Dermatologists

SOC 29-1213.00Job Zone 5 · Extensive Preparationv.26.05

Context coveredThis framework covers the full scope of clinical dermatology practice — from supervised entry-level patient examination and documentation through autonomous diagnosis and surgery to organizational leadership, research direction, and trainee development within hospital, outpatient, and academic medical settings.

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Emerging
Entry / Apprentice
  1. Complete skin examinations — conduct systematically under attending physician supervision in an outpatient dermatology clinic.
  2. Patient health histories — record accurately using structured intake forms and electronic medical record software in a supervised clinical setting.
  3. Common pigmented lesion types — recognize and differentiate, including acquired nevi and blue nevi, during supervised patient encounters.
  4. Diagnostic test recommendations — identify appropriate options based on patient history and physical findings under direct faculty guidance.
  5. Acne, dandruff, and superficial fungal conditions — diagnose and initiate standard treatment protocols with attending oversight in a residency clinic.
  6. Dermatologic medical literature — read and summarize relevant journal articles to support evidence-based care decisions under supervision.
  7. Sun protection and skin cancer awareness — communicate basic counseling points to patients using established educational materials.
  8. Incisional biopsy procedures — assist in performing under direct supervision to support melanoma diagnosis in a hospital or clinic setting.
  9. Medical software and scheduling platforms — navigate to document patient encounters and manage appointment workflows in a clinical environment.
  10. Skin examination findings — document in written clinical notes with attention to detail, following departmental formatting standards.
Developing
Mid-level / Established
  1. Complete skin examinations — perform independently and efficiently, identifying normal variants and common pathologies across diverse patient populations in an outpatient clinic.
  2. Dysplastic and congenital nevi — diagnose and develop management plans with reduced oversight, applying dermoscopy in a general dermatology practice.
  3. Skin conditions such as psoriasis, moles, and seborrheic conditions — diagnose and manage routinely, adjusting treatment regimens based on patient response.
  4. Incisional biopsies — perform with technical competence to obtain diagnostic-quality tissue samples for melanoma workup in a clinical or surgical setting.
  5. Patient histories — gather comprehensively, integrating prior records and patient-reported data using electronic health record systems in a practice setting.
  6. Diagnostic imaging and laboratory tests — recommend and interpret results in context of dermatological presentations, coordinating with pathology teams.
  7. Annual dermatologic screening counseling — deliver individualized education to patients on skin self-examination and lymph node monitoring during routine visits.
  8. Minor skin surgical procedures — perform to address early-stage lesions or improve appearance, with appropriate pre- and post-operative care documentation.
  9. Video conferencing and telehealth platforms — conduct remote patient consultations for follow-up and straightforward dermatologic concerns.
  10. Complex problem-solving in familiar clinical scenarios — apply active learning strategies to adapt treatment approaches when first-line therapies prove insufficient.
Proficient
Senior / Expert IC
  1. Comprehensive skin examinations — perform autonomously across full patient scope, integrating dermoscopic and clinical findings to detect early-stage malignancies in high-volume practice settings.
  2. Melanoma and complex pigmented lesions including Spitz nevi — diagnose and manage independently, selecting optimal surgical and adjunct treatment strategies.
  3. Skin cancer excisions and reconstructive procedures — perform across a broad range of complexity levels, applying sound surgical judgment to balance oncologic and cosmetic outcomes.
  4. Non-routine dermatologic presentations — resolve through inductive and deductive clinical reasoning, synthesizing patient history, examination, and pathology in an academic or specialty practice.
  5. Patient counseling on skin cancer prevention and screening — tailor evidence-based education to individual risk profiles, demonstrating social perceptiveness and persuasive communication.
  6. Diagnostic workup pathways — design and oversee for rare or atypical skin conditions, coordinating multidisciplinary input from oncology, pathology, and immunology.
  7. Clinical documentation and reporting — produce high-quality written records and referral letters that meet regulatory and medicolegal standards across all patient encounters.
  8. Emerging dermatologic therapies and clinical evidence — critically evaluate and integrate into practice protocols, demonstrating active learning and scientific rigor.
  9. Monitoring of chronic skin conditions — implement systematic follow-up plans using electronic health record tools to track disease progression and treatment efficacy.
  10. Interprofessional coordination — lead case discussions with nursing, pathology, and oncology teams to optimize patient outcomes for complex skin cancer cases.
Advanced
Lead / Principal / Executive
  1. Departmental clinical standards and treatment protocols — develop and implement organization-wide, ensuring alignment with current evidence and specialty guidelines across a dermatology division.
  2. Dermatology residency and fellowship trainees — mentor and evaluate systematically, designing learning strategies and instructional frameworks that accelerate clinical competence.
  3. Complex melanoma and high-risk skin cancer programs — establish and direct, integrating surgical, medical, and supportive care pathways at an institutional or regional level.
  4. Organizational policy on sun safety, skin cancer screening, and public health dermatology — shape through expert advisory roles, influencing community and health system practice.
  5. Quality improvement and patient safety initiatives — lead across the dermatology service line, using monitoring data and outcomes analytics to drive measurable performance gains.
  6. Research agenda for skin disease diagnosis and treatment — define and champion, securing funding and publishing findings that advance the field at a national or international level.
  7. Multidisciplinary tumor board and cancer committee leadership — provide authoritative dermatologic expertise influencing treatment decisions for complex oncology cases at the hospital level.
  8. Workforce development and personnel strategy — design recruitment, credentialing, and continuing education programs for dermatology staff within a large health system.
  9. Health information technology adoption — guide selection and optimization of medical software, telehealth, and EHR platforms to support scalable, high-quality dermatologic care delivery.
  10. Ethical and professional standards in dermatologic practice — model and uphold with integrity, advising institutional leadership on medico-legal, billing compliance, and patient-rights matters.

AI-at-Work Competency Framework

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How a worker at each mastery level uses, directs, and evaluates AI tools in this occupation. Each statement cites its evidence inline; click a citation chip to verify the source.

Emerging
  1. AI-assisted literature retrieval — queries AI tools to surface recent clinical guidelines on pigmented lesion classification and sun-protection protocols, accepting outputs as a starting point for manual verification WEF Skills TaxonomyWEF Skills Taxonomy 2021 — Building a Common Language for Skills at Work. Opens in new tab..
  2. Diagnostic image pre-screening — uses consumer-grade AI dermoscopy apps to flag potentially suspicious lesions before the physician's own inspection, treating AI output as a low-confidence prompt rather than a clinical decision Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab..
Developing
  1. Differential diagnosis drafting — directs an AI assistant to generate a ranked differential for ambiguous skin presentations, then critically evaluates each candidate against direct clinical findings and patient history Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab. WEF Skills TaxonomyWEF Skills Taxonomy 2021 — Building a Common Language for Skills at Work. Opens in new tab..
  2. Documentation acceleration — delegates structured clinical note generation to an AI scribe after patient encounters, reviewing and correcting every entry before signing Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab..
Proficient
  1. Biopsy-indication reasoning — runs complex pigmented-lesion cases through AI-supported decision tools, integrating algorithmic risk scores with dermoscopic and histologic data to reach a final incisional-biopsy recommendation Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab. WEF Skills TaxonomyWEF Skills Taxonomy 2021 — Building a Common Language for Skills at Work. Opens in new tab..
  2. Patient-counseling content generation — commissions AI drafts of personalized sun-protection and self-examination instructions, then edits for clinical accuracy and individual patient context before delivery Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab..
  3. Workflow time optimization — applies AI triage and scheduling tools to prioritize high-acuity lesion cases, recovering substantial clinical preparation time while retaining final triage authority Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab..
Advanced
  1. AI model evaluation and clinical governance — critically appraises the sensitivity, specificity, and bias profile of dermoscopy AI systems before sanctioning their use in practice, identifying failure modes invisible to less experienced reviewers Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab. WEF Skills TaxonomyWEF Skills Taxonomy 2021 — Building a Common Language for Skills at Work. Opens in new tab..
  2. Multidisciplinary AI orchestration — coordinates AI-generated oncologic staging summaries, pathology image analysis, and surgical planning data across dermatology, oncology, and pathology teams, adjudicating conflicts and owning the final melanoma management plan WEF Skills TaxonomyWEF Skills Taxonomy 2021 — Building a Common Language for Skills at Work. Opens in new tab..
  3. Institutional AI adoption leadership — designs evaluation protocols for new AI-assisted skin-cancer screening tools, sets performance thresholds, and trains junior clinicians to interrogate rather than defer to algorithmic outputs Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab. Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab..
Evidence pack
AEI usage
Task observations: 24
Augment share: 2.4%
Time saved: 85.8%
AI autonomy: 3.71
SAFI positioning
Top skill: Critical Thinking
Score: 57.9 / 100
precision: category_estimate
WEF cluster
Human-Technology Interaction
human_technology_interaction
Sources:WEF Skills TaxonomyWEF Skills Taxonomy 2021 — Building a Common Language for Skills at Work. Opens in new tab.Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab.Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab.

Pathsmith Durable Skills Framework

Sources:Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
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Ten durable-skill domains mapped to four proficiency/role levels for each occupation. Each statement is aligned to the Pathsmith taxonomy, derived from trusted grounding data and mapped to occupation-specific O*NET tasks and skills.

1Communication11 statements
Emerging
  1. Patient history intake — collects chief dermatologic complaints and relevant exposure history through structured questioning during initial consultations Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Sun protection counseling — conveys basic UV exposure risks and sunscreen recommendations to patients using plain, accessible language O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Biopsy procedure explanation — describes incisional and excisional biopsy steps, risks, and expected outcomes to patients before obtaining informed consent Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Diagnostic test communication — translates histopathology and laboratory findings into patient-comprehensible explanations during follow-up appointments O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Interdisciplinary referral documentation — produces clear written referrals to oncology, rheumatology, or immunology outlining dermatologic findings and clinical rationale Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Skin cancer awareness education — delivers structured counseling sessions on self-examination techniques, warning signs of melanoma, and the importance of annual dermatologic screenings Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Medical record narration — documents complete skin examination findings, differential diagnoses, and treatment plans in precise clinical language within electronic health records O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Difficult-diagnosis disclosure — communicates melanoma or high-risk lesion diagnoses to patients with clarity, empathy, and appropriate framing of next steps Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Public dermatology education — leads community or institutional seminars on skin cancer prevention, psoriasis management, or contact dermatitis awareness for diverse lay audiences Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Resident teaching communication — models precise dermatologic history-taking and physical examination narration for trainees in clinical teaching environments Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Multidisciplinary tumor board presentation — synthesizes complex melanoma case data—clinical, pathological, and staging—into concise presentations for multidisciplinary oncology teams O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
2Leadership10 statements
Emerging
  1. Clinical protocol adherence — follows established dermatology department protocols for skin examination, biopsy triage, and lesion documentation under attending supervision Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Patient care initiative — proactively identifies patients overdue for annual skin screenings and flags cases for follow-up within the care team Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Care team coordination — directs medical assistants and nursing staff in procedural dermatology workflows, including surgical prep and post-procedure wound care instructions Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Clinical decision ownership — assumes primary responsibility for diagnostic and treatment decisions on assigned dermatology patients, escalating complex cases appropriately Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Dermatology practice management — oversees scheduling, procedure prioritization, and resource allocation within a dermatology clinic to optimize patient throughput and safety O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Trainee supervision — guides dermatology residents and medical students through supervised skin examinations, biopsy techniques, and differential diagnosis reasoning Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Quality improvement leadership — leads skin cancer screening protocol reviews, identifying gaps in early detection rates and implementing corrective clinical workflows Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Departmental strategy development — architects dermatology division goals, workforce development plans, and performance benchmarks aligned with institutional health system priorities Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Subspecialty program building — establishes or expands dermatologic surgery, dermato-oncology, or teledermatology programs within health systems, recruiting staff and defining clinical standards Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Professional society leadership — chairs committees, authors clinical guidelines, or leads task forces within dermatology professional organizations to advance specialty-wide standards Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
3Metacognition9 statements
Emerging
  1. Diagnostic self-monitoring — recognizes personal knowledge gaps in distinguishing benign nevi from early melanoma and identifies specific resources for targeted study Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Procedural skill awareness — identifies areas of technical uncertainty in skin surgery techniques and seeks supervised practice opportunities to address them Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Differential diagnosis reflection — reviews own diagnostic reasoning after case outcomes to identify pattern recognition errors or premature closure in dermatologic evaluation Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Learning strategy calibration — adjusts continuing medical education focus based on analysis of recurring diagnostic challenges in clinical practice Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Clinical judgment evaluation — systematically reviews personal biopsy-to-malignancy ratios and diagnostic accuracy metrics to benchmark and improve clinical decision-making Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Cognitive bias recognition — identifies and mitigates anchoring bias when evaluating complex or atypical skin presentations that initially suggest common diagnoses Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Feedback integration — incorporates dermopathology second-opinion discordance data into personal practice adjustments for lesion selection and biopsy technique Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Expert reflective practice — models systematic case debriefing for dermatology trainees, explicitly narrating metacognitive processes used to revise initial clinical impressions Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Practice pattern analysis — conducts longitudinal self-audit of treatment outcomes across acne, psoriasis, and skin cancer cases to identify systematic improvement opportunities Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
4Critical Thinking11 statements
Emerging
  1. Lesion feature analysis — applies the ABCDE criteria (asymmetry, border, color, diameter, evolution) systematically to evaluate pigmented lesions during skin examinations Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. History-examination correlation — connects patient-reported symptom timelines with physical skin findings to generate an initial list of plausible differential diagnoses O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Diagnostic test selection — evaluates clinical evidence from history and physical examination findings to determine when dermoscopy, biopsy, patch testing, or laboratory workup is indicated Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Risk stratification reasoning — weighs patient risk factors—immunosuppression, family history, phototype, sun exposure history—to prioritize surveillance frequency and biopsy thresholds O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Treatment plan evaluation — compares efficacy, side-effect profiles, and patient-specific contraindications across topical, systemic, and procedural treatment options for conditions such as psoriasis and acne Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Complex case synthesis — integrates clinical morphology, dermoscopic features, histopathological reports, and staging data to formulate definitive diagnoses and management plans for melanoma Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Diagnostic discordance resolution — critically evaluates discordant pathology reports against clinical presentation and recommends re-biopsy, subspecialty consultation, or alternative diagnoses Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Evidence-based guideline application — critically appraises dermatology clinical practice guidelines to determine applicability to individual patient presentations, modifying recommendations when warranted Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Rare disease diagnosis — applies advanced analytical reasoning to atypical or rare skin presentations—mastocytosis, paraneoplastic dermatoses, cutaneous lymphoma—where standard algorithms are insufficient Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Research evidence critique — evaluates primary dermatology literature for methodological rigor, applicability, and bias before integrating findings into clinical practice or teaching Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. System-level diagnostic improvement — identifies patterns of misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis across patient populations and designs protocol changes to reduce diagnostic error rates Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
5Collaboration9 statements
Emerging
  1. Care team participation — contributes dermatologic observations and patient history findings during case discussions with supervising physicians and nursing staff Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Referral initiation — prepares and submits appropriate referrals to pathology, oncology, or immunology with complete clinical context to support colleague decision-making O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Multidisciplinary case coordination — collaborates with oncologists, surgeons, and radiologists in planning treatment sequences for patients with cutaneous malignancies Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Nursing and PA team integration — works alongside dermatology nurses and physician assistants to coordinate procedural workflows, pre-operative preparation, and post-procedure follow-up Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Tumor board collaboration — contributes dermatologic expertise to multidisciplinary tumor board discussions, providing clinical staging, lesion characterization, and treatment preference data Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Cross-specialty consultation navigation — responds to inpatient dermatology consults from internal medicine, rheumatology, and infectious disease teams, integrating systemic disease context into skin diagnosis O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Patient care continuity collaboration — coordinates with primary care physicians to ensure continuity of skin cancer surveillance, biopsy follow-up, and chronic disease management across care settings Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Institutional research collaboration — leads or co-leads multi-site dermatology clinical trials, coordinating protocols across investigator teams, biostatisticians, and IRBs Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Interprofessional education design — co-develops training curricula with pathologists, oncologists, and surgeons to produce integrated dermatology education programs for residents and fellows Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
6Character9 statements
Emerging
  1. Patient dignity maintenance — conducts full-body skin examinations with consistent attention to patient privacy, draping protocols, and respectful communication throughout the encounter Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Documentation integrity — records examination findings and clinical decisions accurately without omission or fabrication, even under time pressure Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Informed consent ethics — ensures patients receive complete, unbiased information about biopsy risks, alternatives, and expected outcomes before any dermatologic procedure Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Professional boundary adherence — maintains appropriate therapeutic relationships with patients across all dermatologic care settings, including cosmetic and surgical contexts Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Accountability in adverse outcomes — discloses procedural complications or delayed diagnoses to patients transparently and initiates corrective clinical action without minimization Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Equitable care delivery — applies consistent diagnostic rigor and treatment standards across patients regardless of skin phototype, socioeconomic status, or insurance coverage Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Conflict of interest management — discloses industry relationships and pharmaceutical ties when presenting treatment recommendations to patients or colleagues Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Ethical leadership in skin care access — advocates at institutional or policy levels for equitable access to dermatologic care in underserved populations with elevated skin cancer risk Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Professional accountability modeling — holds peers and trainees accountable to ethical standards in clinical documentation, patient disclosure, and research conduct within the dermatology department Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
7Creativity9 statements
Emerging
  1. Diagnostic hypothesis generation — formulates non-obvious differential diagnoses for atypical skin presentations by drawing on cross-disciplinary knowledge of systemic disease and dermatology Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Patient education adaptation — develops personalized analogies and visual aids to explain complex conditions such as psoriasis pathophysiology to patients with low health literacy Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Treatment customization — designs individualized combination therapy regimens for refractory conditions such as chronic eczema or recalcitrant psoriasis when standard protocols have failed Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Procedural technique adaptation — modifies surgical approaches for skin cancer excision in anatomically challenging or functionally sensitive regions such as the periorbital or nasal areas Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Clinical workflow innovation — redesigns teledermatology intake processes to improve triaging accuracy for high-risk pigmented lesion referrals in resource-limited settings Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Novel case reporting — identifies and documents unusual dermatologic presentations that merit publication, contributing new clinical knowledge to the specialty literature Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Patient engagement program design — creates structured skin self-examination training programs that increase early melanoma detection rates within at-risk patient cohorts Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Research innovation — designs novel clinical investigations into emerging dermatologic therapies—biologics, photodynamic therapy, gene-targeted treatments—advancing diagnostic and treatment paradigms Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Curriculum reimagination — architects innovative dermatology training experiences using dermoscopy simulation, AI-assisted diagnosis tools, and case-based learning to transform resident education Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
8Growth Mindset9 statements
Emerging
  1. Continuing education engagement — participates in dermatology grand rounds, journal clubs, and CME activities to stay current with evolving diagnostic criteria and treatment advances Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Constructive feedback receptivity — accepts dermopathology correlation feedback and attending physician critiques as opportunities to refine diagnostic accuracy Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Skill acquisition persistence — practices dermoscopy interpretation and Mohs surgical techniques with sustained effort through the learning curve, treating errors as diagnostic data Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. New treatment modality adoption — invests in learning biologic therapy protocols, laser platforms, and immunotherapy regimens as they gain regulatory approval and clinical evidence Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Diagnostic uncertainty tolerance — approaches rare or ambiguous skin presentations as learning opportunities, consulting subspecialists and literature rather than defaulting to familiar diagnoses Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Outcome-driven practice adaptation — modifies treatment approaches for conditions like acne or atopic dermatitis based on systematic review of patient response data and emerging evidence Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Peer learning cultivation — actively solicits case-based feedback from dermopathologists and subspecialty colleagues to expand clinical reasoning beyond individual practice patterns Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Mentorship through challenge — shares personal accounts of diagnostic errors and complex case failures with trainees to normalize intellectual humility and model adaptive learning in dermatology Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Specialty-wide learning leadership — champions adoption of emerging evidence-based practices—AI-assisted dermoscopy, targeted immunotherapy—within the dermatology department through education and advocacy Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
9Mindfulness9 statements
Emerging
  1. Examination presence — maintains focused, systematic attention during full-body skin examinations to avoid overlooking lesions in low-visibility anatomical regions Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Patient anxiety recognition — notices verbal and nonverbal cues of patient distress during biopsy procedures and adjusts communication pace and tone accordingly Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Procedural attentiveness — sustains deliberate, unhurried focus during skin surgery to manage intraoperative variables and minimize procedural complications Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Emotional regulation in high-stakes disclosure — manages personal emotional responses when delivering melanoma diagnoses to maintain calm, patient-centered communication Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Cognitive load management — applies structured clinical frameworks—systematic dermoscopy algorithms, staged differential diagnosis—to maintain diagnostic quality across high-volume patient days Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Intentional decision pacing — deliberately slows clinical decision-making for ambiguous pigmented lesions, resisting time pressure to ensure thorough evaluation before biopsy or watchful waiting choices Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Burnout self-monitoring — recognizes personal signs of compassion fatigue or cognitive overload in high-acuity dermatology environments and initiates appropriate recovery strategies Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Mindful practice modeling — demonstrates and teaches deliberate attentional strategies for skin examination and diagnostic reasoning to dermatology residents, reducing pattern recognition errors Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Systemic attentiveness advocacy — champions institutional practices—adequate appointment duration, manageable panel sizes—that preserve clinician attentional capacity and protect patient safety in dermatology settings Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
10Fortitude9 statements
Emerging
  1. Diagnostic uncertainty tolerance — persists through ambiguous early lesion presentations without premature closure, continuing systematic evaluation despite inconclusive initial findings Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Emotionally demanding case navigation — maintains clinical composure when managing patients with disfiguring skin conditions, stigmatized diagnoses, or terminal cutaneous malignancies Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Procedural complication recovery — responds to intraoperative complications during skin surgery with composed, systematic problem-solving rather than avoidance or escalation of anxiety Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. High-volume practice sustainability — maintains diagnostic thoroughness and patient-centered care standards across demanding clinical schedules without degradation in examination quality Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Adverse outcome perseverance — processes delayed or missed melanoma diagnoses—including medicolegal consequences—as learning events and returns to clinical practice with improved vigilance Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Chronic disease management persistence — sustains long-term therapeutic relationships with patients managing refractory psoriasis, chronic urticaria, or recurrent skin cancer across years of treatment Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Institutional resistance navigation — advances evidence-based protocol changes—biopsy thresholds, teledermatology expansion—within resistant organizational environments through sustained advocacy Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Crisis dermatology leadership — leads clinical response to high-acuity inpatient dermatology emergencies—Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis—sustaining clear decision-making under extreme time and emotional pressure Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Specialty adversity modeling — shares personal accounts of career setbacks, diagnostic failures, and systemic barriers with trainees to build collective resilience within the dermatology specialty Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Sources:Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
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Board Certified Dermatologist · Clinical Dermatologist · Dermatological Surgeon · Dermatologist · Dermatologist MD (Dermatologist Medical Doctor) · Dermatologist Physician · Dermatology Physician · Dermatopathologist · DO Physician (Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Physician) · Doctor · General Dermatologist · MD (Medical Doctor)
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  1. Conduct complete skin examinations.
  2. Diagnose and treat pigmented lesions such as common acquired nevi, congenital nevi, dysplastic nevi, Spitz nevi, blue nevi, or melanoma.
  3. Perform incisional biopsies to diagnose melanoma.
  4. Perform skin surgery to improve appearance, make early diagnoses, or control diseases such as skin cancer.
  5. Counsel patients on topics such as the need for annual dermatologic screenings, sun protection, skin cancer awareness, or skin and lymph node self-examinations.
  6. Diagnose and treat skin conditions such as acne, dandruff, athlete's foot, moles, psoriasis, or skin cancer.
  7. Record patients' health histories.
  8. Recommend diagnostic tests based on patients' histories and physical examination findings.
CIP education codes
51.120151.120261.010961.050161.050261.050361.0599

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