A Roadmap for the Development of a Diverse and Inclusive Medical Student Dermatologic Curriculum.

The need for diversification in dermatology has been increasingly highlighted. However, until recently there had been a lack of emphasis on the pathway that unites all physicians: medical education. Fortunately, current articles have begun to provide suggestions for the role of medical education in improving diversity and inclusivity in our field.

Factors associated with time to surgery in melanoma: An analysis of the National Cancer Database.

Background: Timely treatment for melanoma may affect survival, and characterizing the predictors of delay may inform intervention strategies.

Objective: To determine characteristics associated with the interval between diagnosis and surgery in melanoma.

Methods: The National Cancer Database was used to examine factors associated with the interval between diagnosis and surgery among 213 146 patients with stage I, II, or III cutaneous melanoma.

Patient satisfaction with the Veteran's Administration teledermatology service.

Background: Teledermatology is comparable to face-to-face visits in providing accurate diagnoses and effective treatments. However, there are limited data regarding patient satisfaction with teledermatology models that more directly convey provider recommendations to patients.

Objective: To assess patient satisfaction with the teledermatology service at the Atlanta Veterans Affairs Medical Center (AVAMC).

Use and Cost of Actinic Keratosis Destruction in the Medicare Part B Fee-for-Service Population, 2007 to 2015.

Importance: Actinic keratosis is prevalent and has the potential to progress to keratinocyte carcinoma. Changes in the use and costs of actinic keratosis treatment are not well understood in the aging population.

Objective: To evaluate trends in the use and costs of actinic keratosis destruction in Medicare patients.