Podcasting in Dermatology Education

In 2010, Alikhan, Kaur, and Feldman conducted a study on the use of podcasting in dermatology education by evaluating dermatology-related podcasts found on iTunes. They identified five regular podcasts, each with varying target audiences, including practicing physicians, patients, and medical students. The study highlighted the lack of regular updates and limited content regulation, suggesting that podcasting could be a valuable educational resource if more reputable journals and institutions produced evidence-based content consistently. The authors recommended videocasting for procedural education, and emphasized the need for improved regulation and interest from large organizations to enhance the role of podcasting in dermatology education. The document also suggested that the American Academy of Dermatology could help ensure quality and objectiveness in dermatological podcasts. However, the study did not specify the number of podcast episodes reviewed or the number of evaluators involved.