Editing Dermatology (section)

===United Kingdom===
In the UK, a dermatologist is a medically qualified practitioner who has gone on to specialize in medicine and then subspecialize in dermatology. This involves:
* Medical school for five years to obtain an MBBS, MBBCh, MB, or BChir degree
* Two years of foundation rotations in various specialties
* Two to three years training in general medicine to obtain a higher degree in medicine and become a member of the [[Royal College of Physicians]]
* Having obtained the [[Membership of the Royal Colleges of Physicians of the United Kingdom|MRCP]] examination, applying to become a Specialty Registrar (StR) in Dermatology and training for four years in dermatology
* Passing the Specialty Certificate Examination in dermatology before the end of training

Upon successful completion of the four-year training period, the doctor becomes an accredited dermatologist and is able to apply for a consultant hospital post as a consultant dermatologist.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2015-04-07 |title=Dermatology |url=https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/explore-roles/doctors/roles-doctors/medicine/dermatology |access-date=2023-05-26 |website=healthcareers.nhs.uk |language=en}}</ref>