Fiona Rahbar

Effective staffing is critical to the success of modern dermatology practices, where teams must support medical, surgical, and aesthetic services while navigating increasing operational demands. In this article, we discuss strategies for identifying and recruiting dermatology-specific talent, implementing structured hiring and onboarding processes, and fostering long-term staff retention through professional development and a positive workplace culture.

Effective staffing is central to delivering high-quality, efficient dermatologic care. In the current landscape of American medicine, dermatologists manage complex medical conditions, perform surgical procedures, and in some cases expand into elective aesthetic services. The ability to offer advanced clinical services is dependent on the performance of those who operate equipment and sustain daily operations.

In April 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a nationwide rule to ban most employee noncompete agreements, including many used in health care1; however, that rule never took effect. In August 2024, a federal district court ruled that the FTC had exceeded its statutory authority and blocked the ban,2 and subsequent litigation and agency actions followed.