US Dermatology Residents' Satisfaction With Training and Mentoring

Abstract

Participants: Graduating dermatology residents in the United States. Main Outcome Measures: Satisfaction with and importance of 26 training components, overall training satisfaction, satisfaction with availability and quality of mentors, and time spent outside the clinics and classroom with mentors.

Procedural dermatology training during dermatology residency: A survey of third-year dermatology residents

“…Residents were not satisfied with training in cosmetic dermatology 3 to 4 years ago, 14 however, our survey suggests that more residents believed they were prepared in various cosmetic procedures. Continued monitoring of resident training is necessary to maintain a high standard of excellence in procedural dermatology and to ensure that residents are adequately trained to meet the growing demands of the specialty.…”

Use of and beliefs about total body photography and dermatoscopy among US dermatology training programs: An update

“…These beliefs parallel results from two recent studies. 26,27 In a survey of residents attending the 2005 and 2006 Las Vegas Dermatology Seminars, Freeman et al 26 found the group to be least satisfied with dermatoscopy training among all components at their training programs. Notably, the importance score of dermatoscopy training was greater than the satisfaction score in both years.…”

A model in dermatology for long-distance mentoring

“…Physicians who have had mentors report having more career satisfaction and believe that the relationship has positively affected their job experience and promotions in their field. [1][2][3][4] However, multiple studies have documented that a significant number of young physicians report not having a mentor through training and their early stage of career. [4][5][6] Within the field of dermatology, mentorship has recently been emphasized in many training programs through assigned mentors with a high degree of resident satisfaction.…”

“…[4][5][6] Within the field of dermatology, mentorship has recently been emphasized in many training programs through assigned mentors with a high degree of resident satisfaction. 3,7,8 Once past residency, however, early career physicians may have fewer opportunities for mentorship, while they also may be expected to become mentors themselves. In 2005, the American Academy of Dermatology established an Academic Dermatology Leadership Program (ADLP).…”