Yes, according to a recent publication from NYU Dermatology (Journal of Drugs in Dermatology 2020;19(9):905-906. Their survey found that a preliminary PGY1 better prepared future dermatology residents for deployment to inpatient wards (p=0.04) and the ICU (p < 0.001) for the care of COVID-19 patients. The authors suggest that the PGY1 year for dermatology residency should be reviewed, and write “Certainly, the practice of foregoing more robust internal medicine training in favor of less rigorous internship experiences should be questioned.”
The University of Texas Medical Branch Dermatology Interest Group (UTMB DIG) is a resource for medical students interested in Dermatology as well as for dermatologists and residents.
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