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Sino Mehrmal1, Anika Mazumder1, Mackenzie Poole1
1Dr. Mehrmal is from Epiphany Dermatology, Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Mazumder is from the Department of Dermatology, Saint Francis Hospital, Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Poole is from the Division of Dermatology, WashU Medicine, Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Heinecke is from the Department of Dermatology, Saint Louis University School of Medicine, Missouri. Nehaa Sohail is from the Paul L. Foster School of Medicine, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, El Paso.
Ten postgraduate dermatology training programs for advanced practice providers (APPs) were identified in the US. Awareness of APP training is crucial for dermatologists to ensure safe, collaborative patient care.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Medical Education
- Advanced Practice Providers
Background:
- Physician training in dermatology is mandatory via residency programs.
- Optional postgraduate training programs for advanced practice providers (APPs) are emerging in dermatology.
- The increasing number of APPs in dermatology necessitates understanding their training.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify and evaluate postgraduate dermatology training programs for APPs in the United States.
- To inform dermatologists about APP training to facilitate effective collaboration and supervision.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional study was conducted.
- Ten postgraduate dermatology training programs for APPs across the US were identified and evaluated.
Main Results:
- Ten postgraduate dermatology training programs for APPs were identified in the US.
- The study provides an overview of these existing APP training programs.
Conclusions:
- Dermatologists must be aware of APP training programs and their differences from physician training.
- Understanding these differences is key to providing safe and effective dermatologic care in collaborative settings.
- Dermatologists are best positioned to lead advancements in dermatologic education for all providers.
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