title: The use of live pigs in the surgical training of dermatology residents.
abstract: Refining of surgical skills requires instruction, manual repetition, and observation of results. This study demonstrates that while many dermatology residents use pig's feet or synthetic models of skin for practice, few use live animals. We describe the benefits and mechanics of utilizing anesthetized pigs for cutaneous surgical training.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, Medical College of Georgia, Augusta 30912-2900.
authors.forename: K H
authors.initials: KH
authors.lastname: Anders
authors.forename: B G
authors.initials: BG
authors.lastname: Goldstein
authors.forename: J L
authors.initials: JL
authors.lastname: Lesher
authors.forename: R G
authors.initials: RG
authors.lastname: Shimp
authors.forename: D K
authors.initials: DK
authors.lastname: Chalker
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D002102:Cadaver; D003479:Curriculum; D003880:Dermatology / Q000193:education*; D013502:General Surgery / Q000193:education*; D006801:Humans; D007396:Internship and Residency; D013552:Swine; D013663:Teaching / Q000379:methods; D013664:Teaching Materials