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ArticleJAAD international2022

Free online dermatology course for medical trainees in Ethiopia: A pilot study.

Rishab Revankar, Kassahun Bilcha, Annisa Befekadu, Howa Yeung, Benjamin Stoff

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Article in JAAD international, 2022. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 5 papers.

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0.3field-weighted citation impact, top 38% of its field
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5 citing papers in PubMed, 5 citations in OpenAlex.

  1. Ethiopian residents' attitudes toward dermatology research: a survey study.International journal of women's dermatology · 2023
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  5. Scalable global dermatology education.JAAD international · 2022
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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

5 authors at 3 institutions in 2 countries.

Rishab RevankarIcahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, New York.
Kassahun BilchaDepartment of Dermatology, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia.
Annisa BefekaduDepartment of Dermatovenereology, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia.
Howa YeungDepartment of Dermatology, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia.
Benjamin StoffDepartment of Dermatology, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia.
Emory University · USIcahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai · USUniversity of Gondar · ET

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundThe effectiveness of virtual dermatology curricula in developing countries remains unclear despite an urgent need due to the pandemic and other factors.

objectiveTo compare a virtual dermatology curriculum deployed in Gondar, Ethiopia with a traditional in-person course.

methodsWe developed a free, on-line dermatology course. 104 trainees from the University of Gondar, Ethiopia, completed the course. Pre- and post-course surveys measuring self-reported proficiency were administered. End-of-Course surveys were distributed to elicit feedback on the course. Performance on final examinations was compared to a historical control group, which did not participate in the course but received standard in-person training.

resultsCompared to historical controls ( LIMITATIONS: This pilot study was performed at a single institution, and the participants were not randomized. Further studies in demographically diverse cohorts are needed to validate the results.

conclusionThis dermatology curriculum is a free, innovative platform that can be adapted for dermatology trainees in resource-limited settings.

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global healthinternational dermatology educationvirtual curriculum

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PMID34917986
PMCPMC8645434
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