Compare Pharmacists & Dermatologists District Of Columbia

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Salary

View the mid-level salary in both your current job and your selected occupation. (Annual salaries apply to people who work full-time year-round.)

Pharmacists $135,700
Dermatologists Not Available

Similar skills & knowledge

These skills are commonly used in both your current job and your selected occupation.

Monitoring
Keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements.

Psychology
Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.

Active Listening
Listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions.

Speaking
Talking to others.

Active Learning
Figuring out how to use new ideas or things.

Learning Strategies
Using the best training or teaching strategies for learning new things.

Critical Thinking
Thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem.

Writing
Writing things for co-workers or customers.

Social Perceptiveness
Understanding people's reactions.

Science
Using scientific rules and strategies to solve problems.

Biology
Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment.

Judgment and Decision Making
Thinking about the pros and cons of different options and picking the best one.

Instructing
Teaching people how to do something.

Coordination
Changing what is done based on other people's actions.

Reading Comprehension
Reading work-related information.

Computers and Electronics
Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.

Service Orientation
Looking for ways to help people.

Customer and Personal Service
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

Complex Problem Solving
Noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it.

Persuasion
Talking people into changing their minds or their behavior.


skills & knowledge Gaps

These are areas where you might have skill gaps. People working in your selected job generally need higher levels in these skill and knowledge areas than people working in your current job.

Medicine and Dentistry Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Pharmacists
Pharmacists
Medium
Medicine and Dentistry Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Dermatologists
Dermatologists
Very High

Medicine and Dentistry
Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures.

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Education and Training Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Pharmacists
Pharmacists
Low
Education and Training Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Dermatologists
Dermatologists
High

Education and Training
Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.

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Therapy and Counseling Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Pharmacists
Pharmacists
Low
Therapy and Counseling Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Dermatologists
Dermatologists
Medium

Therapy and Counseling
Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions, and for career counseling and guidance.

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Administration and Management Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Pharmacists
Pharmacists
Low
Administration and Management Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Dermatologists
Dermatologists
Medium

Administration and Management
Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.

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Typical Level Of Training

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Typical level Of training for Pharmacists
Pharmacists

Doctoral or professional degree

Typical level Of training for Dermatologists
Dermatologists

Doctoral or professional degree

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Licensing

Many states require licenses for certain jobs. See if your selected occupation requires a license and if so, follow the link to find information for your state.

Licensing for Pharmacists
Pharmacists

License may be required in District of Columbia

Licensing for Dermatologists
Dermatologists

License may be required in District of Columbia


Certification

Certifications help you get ahead or qualify for different jobs. You usually have to pass a test to earn one, and then you can show employers that you have the skills and knowledge needed to do well on the job.

Certification for Pharmacists
Pharmacists

18 related certifications

Certification for Dermatologists
Dermatologists

11 related certifications

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