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Current leadership training in dermatology residency programs: a survey
David S Baird1, Magdalena Soldanska, Bryan Anderson
1Penn State College of Medicine, Hershey, Pennsylvania 17033, USA.
Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology
|January 31, 2012
Summary
Most dermatology program directors and chief residents believe leadership skills are teachable and important for residency training. However, formalized leadership curricula are lacking in most programs, with skills primarily learned through observation.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Leadership Development
- Dermatology Residency Training
Background:
- Physicians and residents often assume leadership roles.
- Current dermatology residency curricula prioritize clinical skills over leadership.
- Prior surveys indicated a need for formal leadership training among dermatology graduates.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the perceived need and benefits of leadership training for dermatology residents.
- To investigate program directors' and chief residents' views on leadership theory and training.
Main Methods:
- A national survey of 26 questions on leadership was distributed to US dermatology residency programs.
- Data collected from program directors and chief residents.
Main Results:
- 91% agreed leadership skills are teachable; 78% deemed leadership training important for residency.
- 66% believed a formal curriculum would improve resident supervisors and physicians.
- Only 13% of programs reported having a formal leadership curriculum; most learning occurs via observation.
Conclusions:
- A majority of program directors and chief residents support leadership training in dermatology residency.
- Formal leadership curricula are not widely implemented in current dermatology residency programs.
- Leadership skills are predominantly acquired through observation and modeled behavior.
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