State of dermatology training: The residents' perspective

Procedural dermatology training during dermatology residency: A survey of third-year dermatology residents

“…Similar to Webb et al, 7 third-year residents are mainly assisting during the stages of Mohs micrographic surgery. The limited resident role in Mohs micrographic surgery has not changed significantly from 1996 7 and 2002.…”

“…[7][8][9] However, compared with prior surveys, residents in 2009 have greater exposure to cadavers and live demonstrations of cosmetic procedures. As residents prefer active teaching styles, 10 residency programs need to update and expand their teaching methods to improve education in procedural dermatology.…”

“…In 1996 and 2002, dermatology residents were surveyed to assess surgical training during residency. 7,8 Given the expanding role of cutaneous procedures in dermatology, it is important to frequently reassess the current state of procedural dermatology training in residency programs. In 2009, we conducted a survey of third-year dermatology residents in ACGME-accredited programs in the United States and Puerto Rico.…”

National Appraisal of Dermatology Residency Training

“…Surveys of residents have yielded important data for curriculum improvement. 1,8 For instance, findings from a study by Webb et al 9 led to the University of Alabama dermatology program providing broader surgical training and a more diverse conference schedule.…”

Teaching Procedural Skills

“…2,3 One study suggests that residency programs emphasizing procedural training have been more sought after by resident applicants than those not prioritizing procedures. 3 Many primary care residents prefer to have these procedures taught by their own generalist faculty, rather than subspecialists.…”