Dr. Philip Eliades, MD
APDerm
128 Carnegie Row, Suite 203, Norwood, MA 02062
What I Do
Dermatology is a specialized field of medicine focusing on the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the skin, hair, nails, and mucous membranes. Cosmetic dermatology is a branch of the field that deals with aesthetic concerns. Dermatologists are physicians who have undergone specialty training in medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology.
- Job Title: Dermatologist & Regional Medical Director
- Years in Profession: 6
- Job and Daily Responsibilities:
As a dermatologist, my primary job is to care for patients by offering my expertise in medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology. Aside from diagnosing and counseling patients, I employ a myriad of treatment modalities, including: prescription medications, intralesional injections, cryosurgery, electrosurgery, conventional surgery, light and laser based therapies, neurotoxins, and hyaluronic acid fillers.
In my role as a regional medical director I act as liaison between other physicians, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners and the executive leadership teams. I work closely with senior leadership to help make decisions about operational changes and improvement projects.
Education
High School – Bishop Hendricken High School
College – Boston College (Biology Major)
Post-Graduate – Tufts University School of Medicine; Weill Cornell Medical College (Dermatology Residency)
Pre-Employment Experience
Laboratory Technician, Transplant Surgery Research Laboratory, MGH
Research Assistant, Department of Neurosurgery, Tufts
Medical Student Research Fellow, Wellman Center for Photomedicine, MGH
List of classes that are most important/applicable to succeed in your profession:
Medical school requires the classic pre-med curriculum (i.e. biology, chemistry, organic chemistry, biochemistry, physics, etc), however, medical schools often seek a diversity of experience and interests among their students. It is common for many medical students to major in something other than the life sciences, such as English, economics, or history.
Volunteering with patients, spending time working in a healthcare setting, or adding research experience to your curriculum vitae during your undergraduate years or during a gap year are ways to enhance your medical school application.
LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES
Opportunities available for high school and/or college students to learn:
I would be happy to have students shadow me in the office to see what a career as a dermatologist can be like. For college students, particularly those interested in taking a gap year prior to medical or physician assistant school, there may be opportunities to work as a medical assistant.
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Advice From A Leader
The path to becoming a dermatologist is a long one, and this commitment does not need to be made until the latter half of medical school. When contemplating a career as a physician it is best to keep an open mind to different fields and specialties. The best way to explore different fields is to shadow physicians; many of us enjoy mentoring students and will welcome these requests.
I am obviously biased towards dermatology, and think it provides the best variety and ability to tailor your career of all specialties. There are different ways to become involved in dermatology, but if you desire a career where you are a well-respected expert and team leader then a career as a dermatologist is a great one.