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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
Main Authors: Todd, Michael M., Miller, Jeffrey J., Ammirati, Christie T.
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.
ISSN:1076-0512
1524-4725
DOI:10.1046/j.1524-4725.2002.01312.x