What is it like being in the medical field?

[Simpson G]

Most physicians don't have "typical" days, especially if they take call or do surgery. One day might be patients from 8-5. The next day might be surgery from 6am-8pm. The next day might be rounding at 7am, patients from 8-5, then surgery from 5-8. The next day might be rounding from 7-9 then nothing. The next day might be a pure clinic day, but with calls every hour from 1am until midnight the next day.

All doctors complete a version of an undergrad degree (usually 4 years) and do 4 years of med school. Residency lengths differ, but for both Derm and Neurology, I believe it's 4 years of residency.

Dermatology is one of the most difficult residencies to get into. You have to be at the top of your class and nail the match interviews. You need social skills on top of worldliness on top of perfect grades on top of life experience.

There isn't one important thing to do to prepare for med school and becoming a physician. It's a total package deal. You must volunteer, do extracurriculars, excel in school, and be an all around asset. It's incredibly competitive, so you really have to know how to study, how to test, and how to interview.

Good Luck.