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  • Title: Integration of capillary microscopy and dermoscopy into the rheumatology fellow curriculum.
    Author: Hatzis C, Lerner D, Paget S, Cutolo M, Smith V, Spiera R, Gordon J.
    Journal: Clin Exp Rheumatol; 2017; 35(5):850-852. PubMed ID: 28229821.
    Abstract:
    OBJECTIVES: This study evaluates a novel, three-part nailfold capillaroscopy training curriculum for adult and paediatric rheumatology fellows. METHODS: All rheumatology fellows training at an academic medical centre took part in the three-part nailfold capillaroscopy curriculum. Tests of fellows' usage, interest, confidence, and ability in nailfold capillaroscopy were taken at multiple time-points throughout the curriculum. RESULTS: Fellows self-reported high levels of interest, increased confidence in delineating normal and abnormal nailfold capillaries (p=0.03) and increased usage of nailfold capillaroscopy (p=0.09). The ability of fellows to identify normal nailfold capillaries (p=0.03) and systemic sclerosis-specific nailfold capillary changes, such as neoangiogenesis (p<0.001), also increased. CONCLUSIONS: The curriculum was feasible and led to improved ability of learners to distinguish normal from abnormal and to recognise and describe systemic sclerosis-specific nailfold capillary changes. This curriculum also led to improved confidence in examining nailfold capillaries and increased usage of this skill in rheumatologic consultation.
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