Melanoma Simulation Model With Smartphone Devices: Training Physicians for Early Detection of Melanoma

"Our team of dermatologists and biomechanical engineers led by the PI developed a simulation skills training prototype device using a smartphone. Software was developed to teach dermoscopic evaluation of pigmented lesions using the three-poin checklist of dermoscopy. The software used in the smartphone presentation of the educational intervention also provides a decision tree of clinical management options and best-practices feedback. No patients are involved in this research."