In the context of declining leprosy endemicity worldwide, keeping the interest in
knowledge and expertise in leprosy alive has been a matter of concern.
Approaching the problem only in primary care, without the proper integration
with other levels of care in the health system fails to account for the
complexity of the disease. Training professionals to work at different levels of
health care is a current challenge. The objective of this review was to look for
experiences related to the teaching of leprosy both in undergraduate courses in
the field of health sciences and in training programs for professionals who work
in patient care. We highlight the role of the dermatologist in the management of
control programs, diagnosis and treatment of the disease, as well as in the
continuous education of other health professionals.