A man who has recently graduated with a medical school degree would like to become a dermatologist. What is the next step in his career path to becoming a dermatologist?

After medical school, a new doctor must complete a residency in a specialty to gain the supervised training needed to practice in that field. For dermatology, the next step is completing a dermatology residency. Certification comes later, and a college degree is already a prerequisite for medical school.

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