"I recently read about some subspecialty areas of care in the dermatology field being pulled to other areas. Reality TV has given the field a bad rap by highlighting cosmetic surgeries and procedures gone wrong, and it will be up to future physicians in the field to help improve the image globally. I'm ready to do this through hard work and education with my patients."

Before your Dermatology residency interview, read as much as possible about the challenges your future field will face. Discuss the challenges you foresee and how you plan to succeed despite these challenges.

"The one obvious trend in medicine is the shift to telemedicine and virtual care. How the field of dermatology adjusts to this fully has yet to be seen and will certainly be a challenge. Skincare and procedures require a hands-on approach for physicians, so it will be vital to distinguish what type of care can be done virtually and which is required to be in-person."

"I think one of the biggest challenges facing dermatology will be access to medications that can be life-altering for patients. Recent advances have led development of biologic and systemic agents which can greatly improve quality of life for patients with chronic inflammatory disease such as eczema, psoriasis, and hidradentitis amongst others. However, these medications can be very expensive and difficult for patients to obtain. I hope that advocating with insurance companies and lobbying for improved access to care can help to address this challenge."