Novel Education Modules Addressing the Underrepresentation of Skin of Color in Dermatology Training.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Representative images of pathology in patients with skin of color are lacking in most medical education resources. This particularly affects training in dermatology, which relies heavily on the use of images to teach pattern recognition. The presentation of skin pathology can vary greatly among different skin tones, and this lack of representation of dark skin phototypes challenges providers' abilities to provide quality care to patients of color.In Botswana and other countries in sub-Saharan Africa, this challenge is further compounded by limited resources and access to dermatologists. There is a need for improved and accessible educational resources to train medical students and local medical providers in basic skin lesion description and diagnosis.

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SUBMITTER: Slaught C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8742749 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jan-Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature