Molly Hinshaw1, Philip Hsu, Li-Yin Lee, Erik Stratman. 1. Department of Dermatology, University of Wisconsin School of Public Health, Madison, WI 53715, USA. mhinshaw@dermatology.wisc.edu
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Dermatology training programs develop program-specific dermatopathology (DP) curricula. We summarize the current state of DP education in dermatology residency programs and identify opportunities for DP education resource development. METHODS: A 27-question survey was emailed to members of the Association of Professors of Dermatology (APD). RESULTS: Fifty-two of 109 programs responded for a response rate of 48%. Results were calculated using a non-response adjustment. Thirty per cent of the overall education time during residency is spent in DP-specific education. Lever and Weedon are the texts most often cited as primary texts utilized for DP education. Three-quarters of programs have third year residents spend three or more weeks on the DP service. The majority of dermatology residency programs have a specific DP service rotation at some point during residency. CONCLUSIONS: The majority of training programs use a variety of resources and mechanisms for teaching DP to dermatology residents. Some programs list barriers to DP education including lack of cases, microscopes, resident education time for DP-related teaching and availability of educators. We conclude that a greater depth and breadth of resources for DP education would be of benefit to dermatology residency programs.
BACKGROUND: Dermatology training programs develop program-specific dermatopathology (DP) curricula. We summarize the current state of DP education in dermatology residency programs and identify opportunities for DP education resource development. METHODS: A 27-question survey was emailed to members of the Association of Professors of Dermatology (APD). RESULTS: Fifty-two of 109 programs responded for a response rate of 48%. Results were calculated using a non-response adjustment. Thirty per cent of the overall education time during residency is spent in DP-specific education. Lever and Weedon are the texts most often cited as primary texts utilized for DP education. Three-quarters of programs have third year residents spend three or more weeks on the DP service. The majority of dermatology residency programs have a specific DP service rotation at some point during residency. CONCLUSIONS: The majority of training programs use a variety of resources and mechanisms for teaching DP to dermatology residents. Some programs list barriers to DP education including lack of cases, microscopes, resident education time for DP-related teaching and availability of educators. We conclude that a greater depth and breadth of resources for DP education would be of benefit to dermatology residency programs.
Authors: Zachary J Wolner; Harrison Nguyen; Ha Eun Kong; Adam J Perricone; Benjamin K Stoff; Justin T Cheeley Journal: J Cutan Pathol Date: 2021-09-22 Impact factor: 1.587