A survey of dermatology residents and program directors assessing the transition to dermatology residency.

ABSTRACT: The transition from internship to residency is a critical period for trainees. This study investigated factors that influence the transition of residents from postgraduate year 1 (PGY-1) to dermatology residency. In June 2019, a program director-specific survey and a resident-oriented survey were administered via Survey Monkey. An email containing survey hyperlinks was sent via the Association of Professors of Dermatology Listserv to program directors, who were asked to forward the email to their current trainees. A total of 44 dermatology residents and 33 program directors responded. More than 58% of program directors identified a preliminary year in internal medicine as most beneficial. Both residents and program directors indicated rheumatology, infectious disease, and allergy and immun

SUBMITTER: Hopkins C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7785141 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature