Akhavan Alaleh, Murphy-Chutorian Blair, Friedman Adam
Division of Dermatology, Department of Medicine, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, New York.
Department of Dermatology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY.
Pediatr Dermatol. 2015 May-Jun;32(3):327-32. doi: 10.1111/pde.12565. Epub 2015 Mar 26.
Knowledge of pediatric dermatology is considered a core competency of dermatology training and should be expected of all practicing dermatologists. While the numbers of both pediatric dermatology fellowships and board certified pediatric dermatologists in the workforce have increased over the years, recent reports suggest that there is a gap in pediatric dermatology education during dermatology residency. The goal of this study is to assess the current state of pediatric education during residency, as well as the clinical experience, satisfaction and expectations of graduating dermatology residents.
A 31-question self-report survey was distributed electronically to 294 third-year dermatology residents with questions pertaining to demographics, didactic education, resident experience in pediatric dermatology training, satisfaction with pediatric training and future plans.
One hundred and twenty-three residents responded (41.8% response rate) representing approximately 29.1% of the total number of graduating residents. 69 (56.1%) residents reported academic time specifically devoted to pediatric dermatology, the majority (79.7%) of which was led by pediatric dermatologists. 82% of residents reported dedicated pediatric dermatology clinics at their program. 86.8% of respondents felt that their training in pediatric dermatology will allow them to confidently see pediatric dermatology patients in practice.
This survey highlights a promising state of pediatric dermatology training among current graduating dermatology residents. The majority of current graduating dermatology residents are satisfied with their pediatric dermatology education, feel confident treating pediatric patients, and plan to see pediatric patients in clinical practice.
小儿皮肤病学知识被视为皮肤病学培训的核心能力，所有执业皮肤科医生都应掌握。多年来，小儿皮肤病学 fellowship 项目的数量以及获得委员会认证的小儿皮肤科医生数量均有所增加，但最近的报告表明，在皮肤科住院医师培训期间，小儿皮肤病学教育存在差距。本研究的目的是评估住院医师培训期间小儿皮肤病学教育的现状，以及即将毕业的皮肤科住院医师的临床经验、满意度和期望。
通过电子方式向 294 名三年级皮肤科住院医师发放了一份包含 31 个问题的自我报告调查问卷，问题涉及人口统计学、理论教育、住院医师在小儿皮肤病学培训方面的经验、对小儿皮肤病学培训的满意度以及未来计划。
123 名住院医师做出了回应（回应率为 41.8%），约占毕业住院医师总数的 29.1%。69 名（56.1%）住院医师报告有专门用于小儿皮肤病学的学术时间，其中大部分（79.7%）由小儿皮肤科医生主导。82%的住院医师报告其所在项目设有专门的小儿皮肤病学诊所。86.8%的受访者认为他们在小儿皮肤病学方面的培训将使他们在实践中能够自信地诊治小儿皮肤病患者。
本次调查凸显了当前即将毕业的皮肤科住院医师在小儿皮肤病学培训方面的良好状况。大多数即将毕业的皮肤科住院医师对其小儿皮肤病学教育感到满意，对治疗小儿患者有信心，并计划在临床实践中诊治小儿患者。
