Table 3.
Recommended dermatology learning resources by program directors and residents*
| Resource | Program directors (n = 31) | Residents (n = 16) |
|---|---|---|
| Andrews’ Diseases of the Skin: Clinical Dermatology | 9 | 4 |
| Dermatology (Bolognia) | 7 | 3 |
| VisualDX (online diagnostic clinical decision support system) | 4 | 2 |
| Fitzpatrick's Color Atlas and Synopsis of Clinical Dermatology | 3 | 3 |
| Fitzpatrick's Dermatology textbook | 3 | 0 |
| AAD online basic dermatology curriculum | 3 | 0 |
| JAMA Dermatology or JAAD review articles/case reports | 3 | 0 |
| UpToDate | 2 | 1 |
| Lookingbill and Marks' Principles of Dermatology | 2 | 3 |
| Habif's Clinical Dermatology: A Color Guide to Diagnosis and Therapy | 2 | 2 |
| Hurwitz Clinical Pediatric Dermatology | 2 | 0 |
| Derm In-Review board prep review course | 0 | 2 |
| Dermatology Essentials (Bolognia) | 0 | 2 |
*
Respondents were asked to list the two most beneficial resources for preparing for a dermatology residency. Table shows the total number of times a resource was listed.
AAD indicates American Academy of Dermatology; JAAD, Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology.