Of course, residents are expected to read other relevant text on their own. The faculty and residents meet weekly for Journal Club. Selected articles are assigned from among the leading dermatologic journals including the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology , the Journal of Investigative Dermatology , Archives of Dermatology , British Journal of Dermatology and many others. Articles are reviewed by the club for scientific merit, content, and relevance. A one-hour basic science lecture is given weekly by either the faculty, resident staff, or dermatologists from the surrounding area.
Pathophysiologic correlation is stressed.
Although the curriculum annually covers the broad area of basic scientific dermatology as specified by the American Board of Dermatology, it is constantly re-evaluated and updated so as not to be repetitive. The more challenging and interesting biopsies are presented weekly during this conference. This is a resident guided conference in which pathology and dermatology residents examine and explore the pathlogical and clinical manifestations of dermatologic diseases. Second year residents also are expected to work with a local dermatopathologist one day a week and review interesting dermatopathology slides from the surrounding community. The Kansas City Dermatological Society meets for one-half day every month.