Outline

Intro
Hook: People wake up and wash their faces everyday with Neutrogena, Clinique, or
Proactiv, but only someone who specializes in the skin will know what’s actually
happening behind those moisturizers.
Background Information: On Dermatology: Include what it is and some different types of
dermatology.
Thesis: The anatomy of one’s skin can be researched and treated scientifically in the
rewarding field of dermatology.

Paragraph I: Introducing Dr. Birkby

A. No family history of doctors
1. Explains why there wasn’t any “big influence” in his life that inspired him to
become a dermatologist.
B. Decision to become a Dermatologist
1. Quote on microbiology research and majors of biology and chemistry in school.
2. Incorporate the requirements in school to become a dermatologists and the
recommended courses you take.
3. Quote on decision to be a dermatologist and why.
4. Commentary
5. Quote on why being a dermatologists is so great
6. Commentary
7. Quote on

Paragraph II: Nature of a Dermatologist

A. What a dermatologist is?
1. Research on what dermatologists do
B. Different Types of Dermatologist
1. What they each do and treat
2. Dermatology can suit one’s preferences.
3. Research to explain “2”
C. Dr. Birkby’s Take on it
1. Research on Estimated Outlook
2. Quote on outlook on Dermatology
3. Commentary
4. Quote on the future of Dermatology
5. Commentary
6. Research on high-low salary of Dermatology
7. Quote on “money”
8. Commentary

Paragraph III: Education(College Courses & Requirements)

A. Research on education and training requirements
1. This is a broad overview or courses one should take
2. Quote of Dr. Birkby about the classes he took in college.
 B. Residency and Training
0. Quote on what he did for his training, certification, etc.
1. Post Secondary Training
2. Medical School
3. Admissions Tests
4. Residency Training
5. Certification and Licensing

Paragraph IV: Establishing His Own Practice

A. Employment Opportunities
1. Quote on what a dermatologists can do
B. Having your Own Practice
1. Quote on Pros and Cons of having your own practice.
C. Schedule
1. Quote on the usual work hours of a week
2. Commentary
3. Quote on the affect on his personal life
4. Commentary

Paragraph V: A Day in the Life Of

A. People Skills
1. Quote on the importance of people skills.
B. Making Observations
1. Quote on how to treat patients well.
C. Gathering Data/Asking A Question
2. Quote on gathering Data
D. Making A Hypothesis
1. Quote on Hypothesizing
E. Plan an Experiment
1. Quote on Treatment
F. Record Data/Analyze
1. Quote on cause and effect and progress of patient
G. Conclusion
1. Quote on successful treatment.