Utilizing eye-tracking software to evaluate the efficacy of standardized total body skin examination

To the Editor: Total body skin examination (TBSE) is an essential tool for identification of dermatologic conditions; however, it is rarely taught in a standardized manner. 1 Cahn B.A. Harper H.E. Halverstam C.P. Lipoff J.B. Current status of dermatologic education in US medical schools. JAMA Dermatol. 2020; 156: 468-470https://doi.org/10.1001/jamadermatol.2020.0006 Crossref PubMed Scopus (11) Google Scholar , 2 Blakely K. Bahrani B. Doiron P. Dahlke E. Early introduction of dermatology clinical skills in medical training. J Cutan Med Surg. 2020; 24: 47-54https://doi.org/10.1177/1203475419882341 Crossref PubMed Scopus (8) Google Scholar , 3 McCleskey P.E. Gilson R.T. DeVillez R.L. Medical student core curriculum in dermatology survey. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2009; 61: 30-35https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jaad.2008.10.066 Abstract Full Text Full Text PDF PubMed Scopus (69) Google Scholar In our previous study, we identified an effective process to perform efficient and comprehensive TBSE. 4 Helm M.F. Hallock K.K. Bisbee E. Miller J.J. Optimizing the total-body skin exam: an observational cohort study. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2019; 81: 1115-1119https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jaad.2019.02.028 Abstract Full Text Full Text PDF PubMed Scopus (6) Google Scholar Our goal in this study was to use visual tracking software to objectively evaluate gaze patterns to evaluate the benefits of teaching the TBSE to medical students and primary care providers.