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Plastic surgeons have low dermoscopy use despite familiarity, citing lack of training and access. Most plastic surgery trainees and surgeons desire formal dermoscopy training in residency programs.

Area of Science:

  • Dermatology
  • Plastic Surgery
  • Medical Education

Background:

  • Dermoscopy enhances diagnostic accuracy for melanoma and skin cancers.
  • Plastic surgeons frequently manage skin lesions but underutilize dermoscopy.
  • Current practice patterns and knowledge gaps in dermoscopy among plastic surgeons are not well understood.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the current use of dermoscopy by plastic surgeons and trainees.
  • To evaluate plastic surgeons' and trainees' knowledge of dermoscopy.
  • To gauge interest in a formal dermoscopy curriculum within plastic surgery residency.

Main Methods:

  • An online electronic questionnaire was developed.
  • The survey was distributed via email to plastic surgeons and trainees at two Canadian universities.
Keywords:
cutaneous malignancydermoscopymelanomaplastic surgerypost-graduate medical educationresidency

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Main Results:

  • A 46% response rate (27/59) was achieved.
  • 96% of respondents were familiar with dermoscopy, but only one used it clinically.
  • Lack of training and access to dermatoscopes were primary barriers to use; 89% expressed interest in training.

Conclusions:

  • Plastic surgeons and residents show low current use of dermoscopy in practice and training.
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