Survey on Resident Education for Surgical Dermatology in South Korea
- Author:
Seong Jin JO
1
;
Hyun Mo LEE
;
Nark-Kyoung RHO
;
Min Sung KIM
;
Hwa Jung RYU
;
Hoon-Soo KIM
;
Byung Cheol PARK
;
Mi Ryung ROH
;
Suk Bae SEO
;
Hyojin KIM
;
Young-Joon SEO
;
Kapsok LI
;
Chang Hun HUH
;
Ki Hoon SONG
;
Kyle K. SEO
;
Soo Hong SEO
;
The Korean Society of Dermatologic Surgery (KSDS)
Author Information
- Publication Type:Original Article
- From:Annals of Dermatology 2024;36(3):172-179
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Background: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.
Objective:To identify the status of surgical dermatology education among residents and assess dermatologists’ perceptions of the subject.
Methods: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 fourthyear residents were included and board-certified specialists from training hospitals and local clinics responded to the surveys.
Results: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.
Conclusion: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.
