Effect of dermatology rotation on the diagnostic accuracy of family medicine residents for skin lesions: a cross-sectional study in Türkiye

Key Points

• This study aims to assess how a dermatology rotation affects the diagnostic accuracy of family medicine residents regarding skin lesions.
• Cross-sectional study design
• Participants: family medicine residents
• Assessment of diagnostic accuracy pre- and post-rotation
• Residents showed significant improvement in diagnostic accuracy after completing the dermatology rotation
• Structured dermatological training positively impacts diagnostic skills

Abstract