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Dermatologic Surgery Training in Residency
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. result...
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Published in: | Dermatologic surgery 2002-07, Vol.28 (7), p.547-550 |
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Main Authors: | , , |
Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Summary: | 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. |
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ISSN: | 1076-0512 1524-4725 |
DOI: | 10.1046/j.1524-4725.2002.01312.x |