Document Type
Article
Source Publication Title
Archives of Dermatological Research
Abstract
Independent practice dermatology once promised near-total clinical autonomy and robust profit margins, yet more and more dermatologists have been leaving their “private” practices and contemplating a mid- or late-career move to academia [1]. Openings are available! Over the last 25 years, many academic health centers have evolved to engage clinician educators in support of their educational mission, which requires more clinical rotations for larger student bodies and to provide income to offset losses in research support [23, 39]. Leaving private practice is neither anecdotal nor sentimental; it reflects quantifiable changes in reimbursement, overhead, and the availability of professional opportunities. This paper examines the economic forces eroding private-practice income, the diversified revenue streams that insulate salaries within academic medical centers and the scholarly incentives that resonate with seasoned dermatologists, and it provides a roadmap for making the leap from private practice to academia.
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00403-025-04462-x
Publication Date
1-23-2026
Creative Commons License
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.
Recommended Citation
Jennings, Joshua R.; Helm, Thomas; Jackson, Jeremy D.; Brodell, Robert T.; and A, N, "Late-career Transitions From Private Practice to Academic Dermatology: Financial Drivers, Professional Rewards, and Practical Steps" (2026). School of Medicine. 1.
https://digitalcollections.umc.edu/somstudent/1
Comments
Joshua R. Jenning- Student in the School of Medicine. (2026)