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Survey on Resident Education for Surgical Dermatology in South Korea

With the increasing demand for surgical procedures in dermatology, resident education in surgical dermatology has become important for delivering high-quality treatment. However, it remains unclear if a sufficient number of residency programs with quality standards exist, as there has been little re...

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Published in:Annals of dermatology 2024, 36(3), , pp.172-179
Main Authors: Jo, Seong Jin, Lee, Hyun Mo, Rho, Nark-Kyoung, Kim, Min Sung, Ryu, Hwa Jung, Kim, Hoon-Soo, Park, Byung Cheol, Roh, Mi Ryung, Seo, Suk Bae, Kim, Hyojin, Seo, Young-Joon, Li, Kapsok, Huh, Chang Hun, Song, Ki Hoon, Seo, Kyle K, Seo, Soo Hong
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Summary:With the increasing demand for surgical procedures in dermatology, resident education in surgical dermatology has become important for delivering high-quality treatment. However, it remains unclear if a sufficient number of residency programs with quality standards exist, as there has been little research on this subject in South Korea. To identify the status of surgical dermatology education among residents and assess dermatologists' perceptions of the subject. A 35-question survey was developed and distributed to all resident training hospitals and local clinics listed by the Korean Society of Dermatologic Surgery. Only third- and fourth-year residents were included and board-certified specialists from training hospitals and local clinics responded to the surveys. Survey participants included 88 residents and 120 specialists of whom one-quarter of the residents attended regular monthly educational sessions. Most residents (93%) participated in cosmetic procedures, and many performed laser therapy. However, the opportunity for toxin or filler injection was rare, with only 12% of the residents having experience with filler injections. In response, 49% of residents and 32% of specialists said that more cosmetic training was required, whereas 28% of residents and 50% of specialists said that more training for both cosmetic and conventional surgeries was necessary. The survey demonstrated a need for more training programs in surgical dermatology during residency and a perception gap between residents and specialists. Therefore, developing educational residency programs that focus on basic dermatologic surgery principles and their applications in cosmetic procedures is essential.
ISSN:1013-9087
2005-3894
DOI:10.5021/ad.23.130