I Wish I Had Known: Cosmetic Dermatology
My name is Dr. Elliot Battle, I am a cosmetic dermatologist in Washington DC.
My advice to every resident and every future dermatologist is to take as much time as you did when you chose medical schools and residency programs to choose the right venue for your future.
A lot of my colleagues choose the first job that was offered to them, we have such a broad choice now; from general to cosmetic …
My name is Dr. Elliot Battle, I am a cosmetic dermatologist in Washington DC.
My advice to every resident and every future dermatologist is to take as much time as you did when you chose medical schools and residency programs to choose the right venue for your future.
A lot of my colleagues choose the first job that was offered to them, we have such a broad choice now; from general to cosmetic … 
Adapted from Q&A session at Winter AAD 2014
Question: If you are going to go into private practice, which as we know it’s a tough industry to break into now, what would be your advice at the current stage--knowing what we know concerning reimbursements cuts and all that?
Answer Dr. Sarnoff: First, scout the location where you will set up. If possible, go to an area where it’s not so … 
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