I’ve been in dermatology for 6 years, but I’m thinking about switching to emergency medicine. It’s a big leap, and I’m wondering how tough it will be to transition after so many years in one field. I’m drawn to the fast pace and the variety in EM, but I’m nervous about leaving the comfort of a specialty I know inside and out. For those who’ve made a major specialty change, how did you handle the learning curve? And did you face any pushback from employers when making the switch?

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I switched from family medicine to urgent care, which wasn’t quite as drastic but still came with its challenges. The hardest part was adjusting to the fast pace and variety of cases that come through the door. In terms of pushback, some employers may question your experience in emergency medicine, but showing your enthusiasm and willingness to learn should help.

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Hi, I worked in the ER for two and a half years at the beginning of my year and then switched to derm. I’m one who enjoys an exciting puzzle so I sometimes miss the ER. You will do a lot of procedures just like in dermatology, but there’s more invasive procedures such as spinal taps. you should know though that shifts in the ER are usually 12 hours, and you often have to do overnight shifts. Those are the major downsides in my opinion other than dealing with drug seekers which you don’t have to deal much with in dermatology.

Try it out in a per diem type role. It's the best way to gauge your comfort, skills and fit for such a role change.

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