Dermatology education in U.S. ophthalmology residency: a survey of the program directors
Abstract Background Many ocular conditions have associated dermatological findings. However, the inclusion of dermatology education in U.S. Ophthalmology residency programs remains limited. This study aims to characterize dermatology education in U.S. ophthalmology residency programs through program...
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| description | Abstract Background Many ocular conditions have associated dermatological findings. However, the inclusion of dermatology education in U.S. Ophthalmology residency programs remains limited. This study aims to characterize dermatology education in U.S. ophthalmology residency programs through program directors’ (PDs’) opinions. Method The authors designed and electronically distributed a national survey in August 2022 to PDs of 124 ophthalmology residency programs. The survey instruments examined the availability and characteristics of dermatology rotation, the PDs’ perceptions of such rotation, and their perspectives on trainees’ dermatology knowledge. Descriptive statistics were used to summarize survey responses. Sample t-tests were used to compare responses between PDs from programs with and without dermatology rotation. Results 49 PDs (39.5%) responded to the survey. Most programs (n = 27 [61.4%]) did not offer dermatology rotations and, of these programs, most (n = 15 [83.3%]) did not consider increasing dermatology exposure important. 57.1% (n = 8) of PDs at residency programs with dermatology rotation considered such education beneficial for their trainees. Most PDs do not consider their residents comfortable with procedures such as laser or cryotherapy, procedures relevant to ocular care. Conclusion Dermatology rotations were uncommon among U.S. ophthalmology residencies. Perceptions towards dermatology education varied among PDs, with those from programs with dermatology rotation expressing more favorable opinions. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-a97626384f1f4c89acc1b1631fc5c3cf2025-02-02T12:29:40ZengBMCBMC Medical Education1472-69202025-01-012511510.1186/s12909-024-06583-9Dermatology education in U.S. ophthalmology residency: a survey of the program directorsWinnie Fan0Rojina Nekoonam1Saras Ramanathan2Amanda Twigg3San Francisco School of Medicine, University of CaliforniaSan Francisco School of Medicine, University of CaliforniaDepartment of Ophthalmology, University of CaliforniaSan Francisco School of Medicine, University of CaliforniaAbstract Background Many ocular conditions have associated dermatological findings. However, the inclusion of dermatology education in U.S. Ophthalmology residency programs remains limited. This study aims to characterize dermatology education in U.S. ophthalmology residency programs through program directors’ (PDs’) opinions. Method The authors designed and electronically distributed a national survey in August 2022 to PDs of 124 ophthalmology residency programs. The survey instruments examined the availability and characteristics of dermatology rotation, the PDs’ perceptions of such rotation, and their perspectives on trainees’ dermatology knowledge. Descriptive statistics were used to summarize survey responses. Sample t-tests were used to compare responses between PDs from programs with and without dermatology rotation. Results 49 PDs (39.5%) responded to the survey. Most programs (n = 27 [61.4%]) did not offer dermatology rotations and, of these programs, most (n = 15 [83.3%]) did not consider increasing dermatology exposure important. 57.1% (n = 8) of PDs at residency programs with dermatology rotation considered such education beneficial for their trainees. Most PDs do not consider their residents comfortable with procedures such as laser or cryotherapy, procedures relevant to ocular care. Conclusion Dermatology rotations were uncommon among U.S. ophthalmology residencies. Perceptions towards dermatology education varied among PDs, with those from programs with dermatology rotation expressing more favorable opinions.https://doi.org/10.1186/s12909-024-06583-9Ophthalmology residency educationInterdisciplinary trainingDermatology knowledge |
| spellingShingle | Winnie Fan Rojina Nekoonam Saras Ramanathan Amanda Twigg Dermatology education in U.S. ophthalmology residency: a survey of the program directors BMC Medical Education Ophthalmology residency education Interdisciplinary training Dermatology knowledge |
| title | Dermatology education in U.S. ophthalmology residency: a survey of the program directors |
| title_full | Dermatology education in U.S. ophthalmology residency: a survey of the program directors |
| title_fullStr | Dermatology education in U.S. ophthalmology residency: a survey of the program directors |
| title_full_unstemmed | Dermatology education in U.S. ophthalmology residency: a survey of the program directors |
| title_short | Dermatology education in U.S. ophthalmology residency: a survey of the program directors |
| title_sort | dermatology education in u s ophthalmology residency a survey of the program directors |
| topic | Ophthalmology residency education Interdisciplinary training Dermatology knowledge |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12909-024-06583-9 |
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