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Forefront Dermatology
Columbia, Maryland

Dermatologist

DermatologyFull-Time

Listed compensation

$450k–$750k

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Job Description

Dermatologist

Overview

Step into an established practice with immediate patient demand in Columbia, MD. Forefront Dermatology is seeking a full-time or part-time Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Dermatologist to join our physician-led team. You'll work alongside Dr. Jane Chew, her team of APPs, and their experienced support team.

Why You'll Love This Opportunity

  • Flexible schedule, 2-5 days per week
  • General dermatology with cosmetic opportunity (if desired)
  • Opportunity to take advantage of an established patient base
  • Shareholder opportunity
  • Generous benefits, time-off & retirement

Why Columbia?

Columbia, Maryland is consistently recognized as one of the best places to live, work, and raise a family in the United States. With a strong local economy, excellent schools, and a desirable suburban lifestyle between Baltimore and Washington, D.C., physicians can build a rewarding practice while enjoying exceptional work-life balance.

Qualifications

  • ABD Certified or Eligible Dermatologist
  • Current or eligible for state licensure

Compensation & Benefits

  • $450,000–$750,000+ (including guaranteed base compensation)
  • Sign on and retention bonus up to $125,000
  • Relocation reimbursement up to $25,000

CME Reimbursement & Internal Grand Rounds

  • Comprehensive benefit package (health, vision, dental, 401k, etc.)
  • Paid time off
  • Paid malpractice coverage

About Forefront Dermatology

Forefront Dermatology is a physician-led organization committed to providing exceptional patient care while supporting physicians with the operational resources they need to focus on practicing medicine. We value clinical autonomy, collaboration, and professional growth, allowing our physicians to build rewarding, long-term careers.

Qualifications

BC/Be

Forefront Dermatology will never request personal information, such as your Social Security number or banking information, via text message or email. Additionally, Forefront Dermatology does not use external messaging applications, such as Wire or Skype, to communicate with candidates.

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Forefront Dermatology is committed to providing equal employment opportunity and maintaining a workplace that is free from discrimination based on age, race, religion, color, disability, marital status, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, veteran or military status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

If you require a reasonable accommodation during any part of the application process due to a medical condition or disability, please contact hr@forefrontderm.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

Key Responsibilities

Provide general dermatological care to an established patient base in a physician-led practice. Collaborate with APPs and support staff to deliver high-quality patient outcomes.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Cosmetic dermatology

Dermatology — Physician Career Context

Of the 30 active Dermatology listings this role was benchmarked against, 10% are remote, 77% have no call, 33% require no weekends.

Dermatology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Maryland is 105.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$600k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $571k in an average-cost state. 62.9% of Maryland clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Dermatologist Jobs

12 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution9 jobs · 7 employers

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Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution12 jobs · 7 employers

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Higher = better work-life balance

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 5.4
Better work-life than 40% of Dermatology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 335 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Columbia

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$448k≈ 1.0× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,259/mo≈ 6% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
28 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
104.5
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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Benefits & Perks

Flexible schedule, 2-5 days per week
General dermatology with cosmetic opportunity
Established patient base
Shareholder opportunity
Generous benefits, time-off & retirement
Sign on and retention bonus up to $125,000
Relocation reimbursement up to $25,000
CME reimbursement & internal grand rounds