Dermatology Work-Life Balance: What Doctors Actually Say

Based on 82 verified physician responses, Dermatology has a 4.5/10 average career satisfaction rating.94% of Dermatology physicians say they would choose the specialty again if starting their career over. The average Dermatology physician works 40 hours per week.

Dermatology physicians commonly report loving: building meaningful patient relationships, intellectual stimulation and diagnostic challenges, clinical variety, the ability to make a tangible difference in patient outcomes, and procedural diversity. Many also appreciate the collegial environment and opportunities for subspecialization.

Based on SalaryDr data, Dermatology physicians work an average of 40 hours per week. This varies by practice setting—academic and hospital-employed positions often require more hours than private practice.

The most commonly cited challenges from Dermatology physicians include: administrative burden and documentation requirements, call schedules impacting personal time, work-life balance pressures (especially early in career), and compensation concerns relative to training length. Some also mention challenging patient populations or high-acuity cases as sources of stress.

94% of Dermatology physicians surveyed say they would choose Dermatologyagain if starting their career over. This data is based on 82 verified, anonymous physician responses collected by SalaryDr.