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Dermatology training during the pediatric residency
1State University of New York Health Science Center, Brooklyn 11203.
Clinical Pediatrics
|February 1, 1988
Summary
Pediatric residents showed a low 53.2% accuracy in identifying common skin conditions, significantly less than dermatology residents. While 67% of programs offer electives, this highlights a gap in essential pediatric dermatology training.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric dermatology
- Medical education
Background:
- Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders are common in pediatric practice.
- Effective diagnosis and treatment require specialized knowledge.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the current level of dermatology training for pediatric residents.
- To identify potential deficiencies in diagnostic skills for common dermatoses.
Main Methods:
- Sixty-five pediatric residents from seven training programs participated.
- Residents were tested on identifying 20 common dermatoses from color transparencies.
- A survey was conducted on pediatric residency programs nationwide regarding dermatology electives.
Main Results:
- Pediatric residents achieved a mean score of 53.2% in identifying dermatoses.
- This score was substantially lower than the 86.4% achieved by dermatology residents.
- 67% of surveyed U.S. pediatric residencies reported offering an elective in pediatric dermatology.
Conclusions:
- Pediatric residents demonstrate a significant knowledge gap in diagnosing common dermatoses.
- Current training may be insufficient to equip pediatricians with essential dermatological diagnostic skills.
- The availability of pediatric dermatology electives varies, suggesting a need for standardized or enhanced training.