GEJDP
Memberships should read and accept these recommendations on objectives to be achieved in the subspecialty of dermatopathology:
1. The need for dedicated full-time professionals in dermatopathology
2. The introduction of a curriculum for training in dermatopathology
3. The existence of accredited centers for training in dermatopathology
4. The development of programmers for training in dermatopathology during residency (for pathologists and dermatologists)
5. Funding for dermatopathology training
6. The creation of an academic degree in dermatopathology1,2
1. Kerl H, Cerroni L, Burg G, Cerio R, Gollnick H, Kutzner H, et al. International board certification in dermatopathology: a worldwide effort to raise standards in dermatopathology. J Cutan Pathol. 2006;33:156-9.
2. Bassas-Vila J. Who won the debate? Reflections on the future of dermatopathology. Actas Dermosifiliogr. 2008;99 (10): 749-52.
