{Reference Type}: Journal Article
{Title}: Survey on Resident Education for Surgical Dermatology in South Korea.
{Author}: Jo SJ;Lee HM;Rho NK;Kim MS;Ryu HJ;Kim HS;Park BC;Roh MR;Seo SB;Kim H;Seo YJ;Li K;Huh CH;Song KH;Seo KK;Seo SH; ;
{Journal}: Ann Dermatol
{Volume}: 36
{Issue}: 3
{Year}: 2024 Jun
{Factor}: 0.722
{DOI}: 10.5021/ad.23.130
{Abstract}: <B>BACKGROUND: </B>With the increasing demand for surgical procedures in dermatology, resident education in surgical dermatology has become important for delivering high-quality treatment. However, it remains unclear if a sufficient number of residency programs with quality standards exist, as there has been little research on this subject in South Korea.<BR><B>OBJECTIVE: </B>To identify the status of surgical dermatology education among residents and assess dermatologists' perceptions of the subject.<BR><B>METHODS: </B>A 35-question survey was developed and distributed to all resident training hospitals and local clinics listed by the Korean Society of Dermatologic Surgery. Only third- and fourth-year residents were included and board-certified specialists from training hospitals and local clinics responded to the surveys.<BR><B>RESULTS: </B>Survey participants included 88 residents and 120 specialists of whom one-quarter of the residents attended regular monthly educational sessions. Most residents (93%) participated in cosmetic procedures, and many performed laser therapy. However, the opportunity for toxin or filler injection was rare, with only 12% of the residents having experience with filler injections. In response, 49% of residents and 32% of specialists said that more cosmetic training was required, whereas 28% of residents and 50% of specialists said that more training for both cosmetic and conventional surgeries was necessary.<BR><B>CONCLUSIONS: </B>The survey demonstrated a need for more training programs in surgical dermatology during residency and a perception gap between residents and specialists. Therefore, developing educational residency programs that focus on basic dermatologic surgery principles and their applications in cosmetic procedures is essential.