Resumen de Measuring Impact of JAMA Dermatology Practice Gaps Section on Training in US Dermatology: Residency Programs

Kristina M. Britton, Erik J. Stratman

• Importance JAMA Dermatology Practice Gaps commentaries are intended to aid in the interpretation of the literature to make it more practical and applicable to daily patient care. Practice Gaps commentaries have had an impact on physician clinical practice and dermatology residency curricula.

  Objective To assess the impact of JAMA Dermatology Practice Gaps commentaries on dermatology residency training programs in the United States, including journal club discussions and local quality improvement activities.

  Design, Setting, Participants A web-based questionnaire of 17 questions was sent via e-mail to US dermatology residency program directors (PDs) in February 2012.

  Main Outcomes and Measures Program director report of incorporating Practice Gaps themes and discussions into resident journal club activities, clinical practice, quality improvement activities, or research projects in the residency programs, as a result of a Practice Gaps commentary.