1. Dermatologic surgery training in residency.
- Author
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Todd MM, Miller JJ, and Ammirati CT
- Subjects
- Humans, Laser Therapy education, Mohs Surgery education, North America, Puerto Rico, Surgery, Plastic education, Dermatology education, General Surgery education, Internship and Residency
- Abstract
Background: Dermatologic surgery is an integral part of dermatology residency training., Objective: To characterize the current level of surgical training in dermatology residency programs., Methods: A survey was mailed to the 112 dermatology residency programs in North America and Puerto Rico., Results: A total of 71 residency programs (63%) responded. All programs offer training in surgical excisions, 97% of programs train residents in at least one cosmetic procedure, 92% of programs offer Mohs micrographic surgery, and 90% of programs train their residents in laser surgery., Conclusion: Surgical training in dermatology residency varies widely, with a trend toward more cosmetic procedures when compared with prior studies.
- Published
- 2002
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