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The inevitability of change
1Department of Dermatology, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Rochester, Minnesota, USA.
Clinics in Dermatology
|December 18, 2018
Summary
Dermatology has evolved through three eras: "old school" (1980s-1990s), the "business era" (2000s-present), and the current "technology era." Adapting to technological advancements is crucial for dermatology's future.
Area of Science:
- Medical specialty evolution
- Dermatology
- Healthcare trends
Background:
- Dermatology has undergone significant transformation over the past three decades.
- These changes mirror broader shifts within the medical field.
- Understanding these transitions is key to anticipating future directions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the evolution of dermatology over the past 30 years.
- To delineate distinct eras of change within the specialty.
- To project the future impact of technology on dermatology.
Main Methods:
- Historical review of dermatology's development.
- Analysis of generational cultural shifts within the specialty.
- Personal experience from a US academic institution.
Main Results:
- Dermatology's evolution is categorized into three eras: 'old school' (1980s-1990s), 'business era' (2000s-present), and the emerging 'technology era'.
- The 'business era' is characterized by commercialization and challenges to academia.
- The 'technology era' presents opportunities and threats, requiring adaptation.
Conclusions:
- Dermatology must embrace technological advancements to remain at the forefront of medicine.
- Failure to adapt to the technology era could lead to the specialty's decline.
- The described evolution serves as a model for Western, technologically-driven societies.
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