Is Dermatology or Dentistry more Competitive ???

I recently asked questions before about what is the way to go dentistry or dermatology, people tell me it is more competitive in Dermatology and you have to achieve like all A's and do fun activities, with surgery and all, but in the south lots of people don't go to the Dermatologist, basically in California. I also I having thoughts about becoming a dentist something, that is really interesting to me, with helping people with their smile plus I will get good business becuase of the fact of lots of sweets and spicy foods are down here, so I will help alot and recieve a lot, so from all the things I explain what is more competitive, and would have a better chance ???

Is Dermatology or Dentistry more Competitive ???
You can't get to dermatology without getting into med school. After that you have to specialize in dermo and that is probably competive depending on what school you attend. Dentistry is a whole other ball game. You have to apply to dental school just like med school and go through 4 years of school, but afterwards, you will be a general dentist. If you plan on specializing after that, its unbelievably competitive and yes, as an undergrad you need to make crazy grades to compete with these guys whether you plan on going to med or dental school.





I suggest you shadow some Dr.s in your area. Good luck!
Reply:dermatology is a lot more competitive primarily because reimbursements from insurance companies are quite high. however, intellectual content is low. but hours are great (no real emergencies. actually there is one ). you get to help people in both derm and dentistry. community dentistry is low tech but it is high on satisfaction obtained from human interaction. derm is 9 years of traing after college whereas dentistry is only 4 if you don't specialize. i hope this helps.