DERMS DO 5: A Proposed Curriculum for Dermatologic Training in 5 Osteopathic Competencies

Area of Science:

• Osteopathic medicine
• Graduate medical education
• Dermatology

Background:

• Osteopathic recognition in graduate medical education (GME) requires demonstrating osteopathic competencies.
• Current GME accreditation guidelines lack specialty-specific content for dermatology.
• No established curriculum exists for teaching osteopathic principles in dermatology.

Purpose of the Study:

• To address the need for dermatology-specific osteopathic competency training.
• To propose an educational model for integrating osteopathic principles into dermatology GME.
• To provide a framework for programs seeking osteopathic recognition.

Main Methods:

• Literature review of key osteopathic competencies in GME.
• Development of a dermatology-focused educational model: DERMS (Direct, Empathy, Restore, Mobilize, Senses) DO 5.
• Alignment of the model with the 5 osteopathic care models and osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT).

Main Results:

• The DERMS DO 5 model provides a structured approach to teaching osteopathic competencies.
• The model integrates osteopathic principles and OMT within the context of dermatologic practice.
• It offers a practical framework for dermatology programs to meet accreditation requirements.

Conclusions:

• The proposed DERMS DO 5 model facilitates the teaching of osteopathic competencies in dermatology GME.
• This model supports dermatology programs in achieving osteopathic recognition.
• Implementing this curriculum can enhance patient care through integrated osteopathic principles.