ArticleBMC medical education2025
Enhancing dermatology education: a short-course intervention for final-year medical students.
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- Confidence level in diagnosing and treating skin disorders among Palestinian physicians: a cross- sectional study.BMC primary care · 2026Article
- Flipped classroom and technology-enhanced learning in dermatology education: evidence, implementation, and future directions.Frontiers in medicine · 2026Review
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Abstract
backgroundDermatological conditions are prevalent in outpatient consultations worldwide, representing up to 24% of primary care visits. However, dermatology education is often underrepresented in medical curricula, particularly in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) like Sudan. This study aimed to evaluate the impact of a short dermatology course on final-year medical students' knowledge and confidence, with the aim of informing curriculum development in Sudan.
methodsA mixed-methods interventional study was conducted with 50 final-year medical students at a public university in Khartoum, Sudan. Participants underwent a 15-hour dermatology course, covering essential knowledge and diagnostic skills tailored to the local disease burden. Pre- and post-course assessments were administered using a self-administered structured questionnaire. Quantitative data were analyzed using SPSS, and qualitative data from a focus group discussion were analyzed using an inductive open-coding approach.
resultsThe study found significant improvements in participants' knowledge and diagnostic skills. Knowledge increased from an average of 48.2-83.4% (p < 0.001), and diagnostic skills improved from 54.6 to 90.2% (p < 0.001). The course notably enhanced students' ability to identify fungal infections, malignant lesions, and dermatologic emergencies. Focus group discussions revealed high satisfaction with the course's content, structure, and delivery, with students expressing increased confidence in managing dermatologic conditions during clinical practice.
conclusionA short dermatology course significantly improved knowledge and diagnostic confidence among final-year medical students in Sudan. Given the limited dermatology exposure in undergraduate curricula, such targeted educational interventions can bridge knowledge gaps and better prepare students for clinical practice in resource-limited settings. Future studies should explore long-term retention and practical skill assessment to further strengthen dermatology education.
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