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- Title
Exploring medical students' perceptions of dermatology and dermatologists.
- Authors
Cisoń, Hanna; Kostrzewska, Paulina; Łątka, Natalia; Krajewski, Piotr; Białynicki-Birula, Rafał; Konsur-Jankowska, Alina
- Abstract
Background: Recent survey results highlight the need for increased awareness and recognition of dermatology as a medical specialty within the broader medical community. Methods: A survey was conducted among 852 Polish medical students using Google Documents, modelled after a similar study conducted in Germany. Results: The survey identified significant findings: many respondents lacked awareness and understanding of dermatology's scope and significance, often associating it primarily with cosmetic procedures. Dermatology was perceived as less prestigious and intellectually challenging, leading to its underrepresentation in medical school curricula and career preferences. Conclusions: There is a pressing need for advocacy and awareness campaigns to showcase the depth and complexity of dermatology as a medical field.
- Subjects
GERMANY; PSYCHOLOGY of students; MEDICAL students; DERMATOLOGISTS; MEDICAL school curriculum; DERMATOLOGY
- Publication
Our Dermatology Online / Nasza Dermatologia Online, 2024, Vol 15, Issue 1, p36
- ISSN
2081-9390
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.7241/ourd.20241.7