Dermatology education in U.S. ophthalmology residency: a survey of the program directors.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Many ocular conditions have associated dermatological findings. However, the inclusion of dermatology education in U.S. Ophthalmology residency programs remains limited. This study aims to characterize dermatology education in U.S. ophthalmology residency programs through program directors' (PDs') opinions.

Method

The authors designed and electronically distributed a national survey in August 2022 to PDs of 124 ophthalmology residency programs. The survey instruments examined the availability and characteristics of dermatology rotation, the PDs' perceptions of such rotation, and their perspectives on trainees' dermatology knowledge. Descriptive statistics were used to summarize survey responses. Sample t-tests were used to compare responses between PDs from progra

SUBMITTER: Fan W 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11781010 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature