Evaluation of a pilot forensic dermatology curriculum in the USA

Abstract

Physician participation in asylum medicine through forensic medical evaluations increases the likelihood that asylum seekers are granted legal status. Based on a review of existing literature and input from content experts, we designed and implemented a forensic dermatology curriculum for dermatology residents at University of California, San Francisco. Our pilot curriculum led to improvements in learners' attitudes regarding physician participation in asylum medicine and their confidence in describing skin findings of torture or abuse.

Dermatologic Care for Displaced Persons—Key Considerations and Approaches

“…4 Preassessment and postassessment analyses found that residents demonstrated improved attitudes and knowledge regarding the importance of asylum medicine. 4…”

“…Formal curricula in forensic dermatology and asylum medicine provide an opportunity to introduce trainees to the field, as does providing structured opportunities to directly support asylum applications. The University of California, San Francisco, implemented a pilot curriculum in forensic dermatology for dermatology residents . Preassessment and postassessment analyses found that residents demonstrated improved attitudes and knowledge regarding the importance of asylum medicine …”

“…The University of California, San Francisco, implemented a pilot curriculum in forensic dermatology for dermatology residents . Preassessment and postassessment analyses found that residents demonstrated improved attitudes and knowledge regarding the importance of asylum medicine …”