Learning and teaching in dermatology

Abstract

Explosion of medical information, increase in the speed of communications and the pressure of WHO on observing scientific rules, oblige dermatologists to have a good education and to use more effective education principles. A brief review on the publications on learning principles reveals only a small role for dermatologists. The minimum benefits of these principles are to acquire a scientific basis to found a suitable pattern for continuing education for us and for teaching our students. Learning and teaching skills can be improved by scientific education. Successful teaching will result in a positive feedback encouraging both teachers and residents. This review will mostly emphasize on learning skills.