Physician Training in Mohs Surgery

Physicians who perform Mohs surgery should have specialized skills in dermatology, dermatologic surgery, dermatopathology, and the Mohs technique. The ASMS strongly supports the concept of dermatology residency training in Mohs surgery, and a number of ASMS members are on faculty in residency programs throughout the country. Other avenues for obtaining basic and advanced training in Mohs surgery include specialized Mohs fellowships, observational preceptorships, and comprehensive training courses. Our annual Fundamentals of Mohs Surgery course provides an intensive introduction and overview of the Mohs technique, and is open to physicians and technicians. Our annual clinical symposium includes more advanced Mohs surgical and laboratory topics, as well as discussions centering on reconstructive techniques and all aspects of cutaneous oncology.