Pediatric dermatologists are medical doctors who have had the following training:

  • Four years of medical school
  • One year of internship
  • Three years of dermatology residency OR two years of pediatrics residency and three years of dermatology residency
  • One year of pediatric dermatology fellowship
  • Upon completion of training, pediatric dermatologists become subspecialty board certified in Pediatric Dermatology through the American Board of Dermatology.

Source: Section on Dermatology (Copyright © 2017 American Academy of Pediatrics)