Cosmetic dermatology training perspectives during residency: A survey‐based report from Jordan

• Published in: Journal of cosmetic dermatology Vol. 21; no. 10; pp. 4588 - 4594
• Main Authors: Seetan, Khaled, Jarrar, Bashar, Aldebie, Asem, Omari, Rami, Eldos, Batool, Alsharei, Adel
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: England 01.10.2022
• Subjects: clinical skills; cosmetics; curriculum infrastructure; dermatology; esthetics; residency; training; residency; dermatology; clinical skills; training; curriculum infrastructure; cosmetics; esthetics
• ISSN: 1473-2130; 1473-2165
• DOI: 10.1111/jocd.14803

Background There has been an evident increase in the number of cosmetic dermatologic procedures performed by dermatologists. Those procedures vary from a simple office‐based one to more complex procedures requiring general anesthesia. Therefore, it is essential to assess the adequacy of cosmetic dermatology training among dermatology residents to meet patients’ expectations. Aim We sought to assess dermatology residents’ educational exposure to cosmetic dermatology and identify the practices and educational gaps of esthetic dermatology residency programs in Jordan. Methods An online cross‐sectional study targeted almost all dermatology residents in Jordan from April to June 2021. Forty‐two dermatology residents completed an English online questionnaire that involved sociodemographic data, the resident's educational exposure to cosmetic dermatology, and the resident's opinion regarding the training programs. Results Out of the 42 participants, 16 (38.1%) were males, and 26 (61.9%) were females. More than half (54.8%) of the participants reported that cosmetic procedures were done in the department they are attending. The majority (64.3%) did not attend cosmetic training or procedures. The majority strongly agree that hands‐on training is the most beneficial way of cosmetic residency training (88.1%). More than 85% believe that cosmetic dermatology training should be practical and that final‐year residents should perform cosmetic procedures independently. Only 2.4% and 4.8% of the residents were very satisfied or satisfied, respectively, with the current level of cosmetic procedural training. Conclusion The dermatology residents in Jordan are dissatisfied regarding the current level of cosmetic procedural training. Therefore, infrastructure must be improved; educational training quality must be improved by providing theoretical and practical education in clinics.