Practice Models and Roles of Physician Extenders in Dermatologic Surgery

BACKGROUND
The prevalence of physician extenders (PEs) has increased significantly in dermatologic surgery over the last decade.


METHODS
An analysis was performed of the staff in dermatologic surgery practices, roles of PEs, and level of supervision.


RESULTS
Mohs fellowship–trained (MMSFT) dermatologic surgeons were more likely to employ registered nurses (n=85, 73.9%) than non-fellowship-trained (NMMSFT) surgeons (n=65, 50.0%, p<.05) (dermatologists who reported performing Mohs without having completed a Mohs College fellowship). NMMSFT surgeons (n=46, 35.4%) were 33% more likely to employ physician assistants than MMSFT surgeons (n=30, 26.1%, p=.05). Both surgeon types reported ...

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