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<p>Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a chronic dermatologic condition associated with significant morbidity. Despite its prevalence, gaps in physician training contribute to delayed diagnosis and suboptimal management. To assess dermatology residents’ clinical exposure to HS during training and their perceived preparedness to diagnose and manage the condition. A national cross-sectional survey was distributed to U.S. dermatology residents via program directors and professional platforms. The survey assessed clinical exposure, educational methods, confidence in diagnosis and management, and perceived barriers to HS training. Among respondents, 89.5% of faculty, 82.6% of program directors, and 76.2% of residents reported having formal training in HS procedures. Barriers to curricular integration included limited time (56.2%) and lack of experienced faculty (34.3%). Results were skewed to favor PDs for smaller Midwestern programs vs. resident opinions in larger, Southern programs. There were more survey responses from residency programs in the Midwest, and there was a higher survey participation rate among residents compared to faculty and PDs. Dermatology residents report limited exposure to HS and insufficient formal education, underscoring persistent training gaps. Enhanced curricular efforts, including structured didactics, increased clinical exposure, and procedural training, are needed to better prepare residents for comprehensive HS care.</p>

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Assessing dermatology resident exposure to procedures for the treatment of hidradenitis suppurativa

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    2026年7月20日

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  • Sidra Ibad,
  • Michael Bell,
  • Kaya Rowe,
  • Emmanuel Ike,
  • Ginette Okoye,
  • Cheri Frey

摘要

Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a chronic dermatologic condition associated with significant morbidity. Despite its prevalence, gaps in physician training contribute to delayed diagnosis and suboptimal management. To assess dermatology residents’ clinical exposure to HS during training and their perceived preparedness to diagnose and manage the condition. A national cross-sectional survey was distributed to U.S. dermatology residents via program directors and professional platforms. The survey assessed clinical exposure, educational methods, confidence in diagnosis and management, and perceived barriers to HS training. Among respondents, 89.5% of faculty, 82.6% of program directors, and 76.2% of residents reported having formal training in HS procedures. Barriers to curricular integration included limited time (56.2%) and lack of experienced faculty (34.3%). Results were skewed to favor PDs for smaller Midwestern programs vs. resident opinions in larger, Southern programs. There were more survey responses from residency programs in the Midwest, and there was a higher survey participation rate among residents compared to faculty and PDs. Dermatology residents report limited exposure to HS and insufficient formal education, underscoring persistent training gaps. Enhanced curricular efforts, including structured didactics, increased clinical exposure, and procedural training, are needed to better prepare residents for comprehensive HS care.