Enhancing dermatology education: a short-course intervention for final-year medical students.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Dermatological conditions are prevalent in outpatient consultations worldwide, representing up to 24% of primary care visits. However, dermatology education is often underrepresented in medical curricula, particularly in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) like Sudan. This study aimed to evaluate the impact of a short dermatology course on final-year medical students' knowledge and confidence, with the aim of informing curriculum development in Sudan.

Methods

A mixed-methods interventional study was conducted with 50 final-year medical students at a public university in Khartoum, Sudan. Participants underwent a 15-hour dermatology course, covering essential knowledge and diagnostic skills tailored to the local disease burden. Pre- and post-course assessments

SUBMITTER: Osman W 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12261851 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature