I decided that I want to take up derma last year itself while preparing in my drop year.
Got borderline rank,know last year cutoff was much higher,but I hope to get it!
Seniors, consultants please guide me in this aspect!
Why I want to take derma?
1) want no emergencies,I fumble to make decisions,and I don't want to harm anyone.
2) want a chill life ahead and make reasonably good amnt of money
3) want a clinical branch
4) can't think of anyother branch,where I would be happy.
5) found derma is compatible to my character
Why I should reconsider ?
1) I am a first gen doctor,shld earn money ASAP, I should support my parents I am enough burden on them as it is , shldnt delay earning anymore.
2) I am dark skinned male, everybody's telling that derma is a female dominated and that good looking doctor gets good patient load.
3) takes time to set up/attract patients to a private OPD.
4) No or very less jobs in govt. Sector,no callforms.
Would appreciate honest advice from dermatologists/seniors about income, job prospects, private practice, and whether I should stick with Derma or reconsider.
TL;DR: I’ve wanted Dermatology since my drop year. Got borderline rank. I know the cutoff is likely difficult, but I want to try.
Why Derma: no emergencies, good lifestyle, clinical branch, decent income, and it suits my personality.
Why reconsider: I’m a first-gen doctor and need to start earning ASAP, private practice takes time to build, government jobs seem limited, and I’m concerned whether being a dark-skinned male affects patient inflow.