Feedback and Education in Dermatology Residency

Abstract

Feedback and education are the cornerstones to medical education. Residents can provide feedback and teach medical students and interns while both providing and receiving feedback from fellows and attending physicians. Although there is no correct method of feedback, when and how feedback is delivered can affect its effectiveness. Methods have been outlined to make feedback more meaningful and impactful, most of which are sourced from both published teaching methods and expert opinion. Feedback also is reciprocal, with all levels of providers giving feedback to each other to best improve the field of dermatology.