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Ultrasound Int Open 2016; 02(04): E136-E139
DOI: 10.1055/s-0042-120273
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Introduction of Basic Dermatologic Ultrasound in Undergraduate Medical Education

F. Alfageme
1   Dermatology, Hospital Puerta de Hierro, Madrid, Spain
,
E. Cerezo
2   Calle Fracisco Silvela #124, lo 3, Madrid, Spain
,
I. S. Fernandez
1   Dermatology, Hospital Puerta de Hierro, Madrid, Spain
,
R. Aguilo
3   Laboral Medicine, Asepeyo, Madrid, Spain
,
A. Vilas-Sueiro
4   Dermatology, Complejo Hospitalario Universitario Ferrol, Ferrol, Spain
,
G. Roustan
1   Dermatology, Hospital Puerta de Hierro, Madrid, Spain
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received 13 June 2016

accepted 21 October 2016

Publication Date:
06 December 2016 (online)

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Abstract

Purpose: Teaching ultrasound procedures to undergraduates has recently been proposed to improve the quality of medical education. We address the impact of applying standardized dermatologic ultrasound teaching to our undergraduates.

Materials and Methods: Medical students were offered an additional theoretical and practical seminar involving hands-on ultrasound dermatologic ultrasound during their mandatory dermatology practical training. The students’ theoretical knowledge and dermatologic ultrasoud skills were tested with a multiple choice questionnaire extracted from Level 1 Spanish Society of Ultrasound Dermatologic Ultrasound accreditation exam before and after the course. After the course, the students were asked to answer a course evaluation questionnaire

Results: The multiple-choice question scores after the course showed statistically significant improvement (5.82 vs. 8.71%; P<0.001). The questionnaire revealed that students were satisfied with the course, felt that it increased both their dermatologic and ultrasound knowledge, and indicated that they wanted more sonographic hands-on training in both dermatologic ultrasound and other medical fields.

Conclusion: Using both objective and subjective methods, we showed that the introduction of standardized ultrasound training programs in undergraduate medical education can improve both students’ understanding of the technique and the quality of medical education in dermatology.

Key words

undergraduate medical education - dermatologic ultrasound - ultrasonography in medical education
 

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