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Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences
School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia
ISSN: 1394-195X
Vol. 23, No. 3, 2016, pp. 78-85
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Bioline Code: mj16037
Full paper language: English
Document type: Research Article
Document available free of charge
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Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences, Vol. 23, No. 3, 2016, pp. 78-85
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Identifying the Core Content of a Dermatology Module for Malaysian Medical Undergraduate Curriculum Using a Modified Delphi Method
Jamil, Adawiyah; Muthupalaniappen, Leelavathi; Md Nor, Norazirah; Siraj, Harlina Halizah & Salam, Abdus
Abstract
Background: Dermatology is a minor module in internal medicine undergraduate
curriculum. Limited time is allocated for its teaching. Most graduates are inadequately prepared
to diagnose and manage skin diseases. We aimed to identify the core content of a more effective
dermatology module.
Methods: A modified Delphi method was used to reach a consensus. A questionnaire
was developed by a selected panel and sent to 20 dermatologists, family physicians and general
practitioners (GPs), respectively. They were asked to rate diseases according to importance. The
participants then answered the questionnaire again with results of the first round made available to
them. The final module content was identified based on the panel’s collective opinions.
Results: Eleven topics had mode and median values of 1 with an agreement level of more
than 70%. They were as follows: (1) skin structure and function; (2) infections and infestations;
(3) the skin in systemic diseases; (4) dermatology emergencies; (5) drug eruptions; (6) psoriasis;
(7) eczema; (8) sexually transmitted infections; (9) leprosy; (10) acne; and (11) clinical skills and
diagnostic procedures. A total of 56 diseases were identified as important.
Conclusion: Results of this study reflect the importance of understanding the influence of
regional factors on common and important skin diseases. These topics may be used to develop a
more effective dermatology module for the Malaysian undergraduate medical curriculum.
Keywords
medical students; skin diseases; medical education; dermatology; Delphi technique
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