AMERICAN ACADEMY OF DERMATOLOGY
ADVISORY BOARD
RESOLUTION
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TITLE
IMPROVING DERMTOLOGIC CURRICULUM TO
ENHANCE QUALITY OF CARE
INTRODUCED BY
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WHEREAS, dermatologists are the primary care givers for the diagnosis and treatment of skin
cancers
WHEREAS, the incidence of skin cancers in the general population is increasing, and there
are both medical and financial reasons to limit the number of
recurrent skin cancers following treatment
WHEREAS, mohs micrographic surgery is documented to provide the highest cure rate for
basal cell and squamous cell carcinomas as well as a variety of other malignant and
nonmalignant tumors
WHEREAS, the AAD is the pre-eminent teaching organization for dermatologists in the US
RESOLVED, that the American Academy of Dermatology/Association should support the
concept that the teaching of mohs micrographic surgery be included in the curriculum of all
dermatology residency programs
RESOLVED, the American Academy of Dermatology/Association formally express to the …(
please insert the name of the organization that oversees the curriculum for residency programs)
its desire that all residency programs provide such training to ensure that all graduates can
perform this procedure with competence
RESOLVED, the AAD/A recommend that the American Board of Dermatology include
questions on its certifying exam to ensure this competence of new fellows in mohs
micrographic surgery
FOR STAFF USE ONLY:
Fiscal Note:
Received:
Current AAD Policy:
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