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. 2016 Nov;2(4):E136-E139.
doi: 10.1055/s-0042-120273.

Introduction of Basic Dermatologic Ultrasound in Undergraduate Medical Education

F Alfageme  1 , E Cerezo  2 , I S Fernandez  1 , R Aguilo  3 , A Vilas-Sueiro  4 , G Roustan  1
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Introduction of Basic Dermatologic Ultrasound in Undergraduate Medical Education

F Alfageme et al. Ultrasound Int Open. 2016 Nov.

Abstract

Purpose: Teaching ultrasound procedures to undergraduates has recently been proposed to improve the quality of medical education. We address the impact of applying standardized dermatologic ultrasound teaching to our undergraduates. Materials and Methods: Medical students were offered an additional theoretical and practical seminar involving hands-on ultrasound dermatologic ultrasound during their mandatory dermatology practical training. The students' theoretical knowledge and dermatologic ultrasoud skills were tested with a multiple choice questionnaire extracted from Level 1 Spanish Society of Ultrasound Dermatologic Ultrasound accreditation exam before and after the course. After the course, the students were asked to answer a course evaluation questionnaire Results: The multiple-choice question scores after the course showed statistically significant improvement (5.82 vs. 8.71%; P<0.001). The questionnaire revealed that students were satisfied with the course, felt that it increased both their dermatologic and ultrasound knowledge, and indicated that they wanted more sonographic hands-on training in both dermatologic ultrasound and other medical fields. Conclusion: Using both objective and subjective methods, we showed that the introduction of standardized ultrasound training programs in undergraduate medical education can improve both students' understanding of the technique and the quality of medical education in dermatology.

Keywords: dermatologic ultrasound; ultrasonography in medical education; undergraduate medical education.

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Fig. 1
Sample of MCQ Test of Level 1 Spanish Society of Ultrasound used in Study. MCQ results before ( PRE) and after (POST) workshop * statistically significant.
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Fig. 2
The subepidermal band has 2 different sonographic areas. What layer is signaled with the white arrow? 1. Papilar dermis; 2. Reticular dermis; 3. Hair folicle matrix; 4. Hypodermis; 5. Hair shaft.
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Fig. 3
This image corresponds to a frontal nodule present since the patient was 12 years old. The most likely diagnosis is: 1. Lupus; 2. Foreign body; 3. Cyst; 4. Lipoma; 5. Ostema.
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Fig. 4
The most probable diagnosis of this lesion located in the inguinal fold is: 1. Cyst; 2. Pseudocyst; 3. Lipoma; 4. Comedo; 5. Fistulous tract.
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