207NP0225X Pediatric Dermatology Physician

Definition: A pediatric dermatologist has, through additional special training, developed expertise in the treatment of specific skin disease categories with emphasis on those diseases which predominate in infants, children and adolescents.
Grouping: Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Classification: Dermatology
Specialization: Pediatric Dermatology
Section: Individual
Notes: Source: American Board of Medical Specialties, 2007. www.abms.org [7/1/2007: changed definition, added source] Additional Resources: American Board of Dermatology, 2007, http://www.abderm.org/ A subspecialty certificate was approved by ABMS in 2000. ACGME Accredited Residency Program Requirements: None.

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