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.


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.


CONCLUSIONS
Surgical training in dermatology residency varies widely, with a trend toward more cosmetic procedures when compared with prior studies.
Department of Dermatology, Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Pennsylvania State University, Hershey, Pennsylvania 17033-0850, USA. cammirati@psu.edu
Michael M
MM
Todd
Jeffrey J
JJ
Miller
Christie T
CT
Ammirati
D003880:Dermatology / Q000193:education*; D013502:General Surgery / Q000193:education*; D006801:Humans; D007396:Internship and Residency; D053685:Laser Therapy / Q000193:education; D015580:Mohs Surgery / Q000193:education; D009656:North America; D011647:Puerto Rico; D013518:Surgery, Plastic / Q000193:education