Dermatology in the Tropics; a Trend Analysis of the Effects of Inadequate Undergraduate Dermatology Training on the Frequency of Dermatology Cases, a Study Based in 5 Ghanaian Public Facilities

Abstract

In Ghana undergraduate medical training places little to no emphasis on dermatology in the course structure of their students. This causes a significant inefficiency/inadequacy in diagnosing and managing dermatological cases and this has a direct effect on the management efficacy of these healthcare providers. These students will go on to become Medical Officers/Physician Assistants with little to no in-depth knowledge in dermatological cases.