title: Pediatric dermatology training during residency: a survey of the 2014 graduating residents.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  Knowledge of pediatric dermatology is considered a core competency of dermatology training and should be expected of all practicing dermatologists. While the numbers of both pediatric dermatology fellowships and board certified pediatric dermatologists in the workforce have increased over the years, recent reports suggest that there is a gap in pediatric dermatology education during dermatology residency. The goal of this study is to assess the current state of pediatric education during residency, as well as the clinical experience, satisfaction and expectations of graduating dermatology residents.
  
  
  METHODS
  A 31-question self-report survey was distributed electronically to 294 third-year dermatology residents with questions pertaining to demographics, didactic education, resident experience in pediatric dermatology training, satisfaction with pediatric training and future plans.
  
  
  RESULTS
  One hundred and twenty-three residents responded (41.8% response rate) representing approximately 29.1% of the total number of graduating residents. 69 (56.1%) residents reported academic time specifically devoted to pediatric dermatology, the majority (79.7%) of which was led by pediatric dermatologists. 82% of residents reported dedicated pediatric dermatology clinics at their program. 86.8% of respondents felt that their training in pediatric dermatology will allow them to confidently see pediatric dermatology patients in practice.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  This survey highlights a promising state of pediatric dermatology training among current graduating dermatology residents. The majority of current graduating dermatology residents are satisfied with their pediatric dermatology education, feel confident treating pediatric patients, and plan to see pediatric patients in clinical practice.
authors: Division of Dermatology, Department of Medicine, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, New York.|Department of Dermatology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY.
authors: Alaleh
authors: A
authors: Akhavan
authors: School of Medicine, University of California Irvine, Irvine, California.
authors: Blair
authors: B
authors: Murphy-Chutorian
authors: Division of Dermatology, Department of Medicine, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, New York.|Department of Physiology and Biophysics, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, New York.
authors: Adam
authors: A
authors: Friedman
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D003479:Curriculum; D003880:Dermatology / Q000193:education*; D004503:Education, Medical, Graduate; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007396:Internship and Residency; D008297:Male; D010372:Pediatrics / Q000193:education*; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D014481:United States