Impact of a Museum-Based Retreat on the Clinical Skills and Well-Being of Dermatology Residents and Faculty

Prior research has demonstrated that museum-based programming decreases resident burnout and depersonalization. Our objective was to determine whether a museum-based arts retreat enhanced arts appreciation, clinical practice skills, and well-being of dermatology residents and faculty. A 3-part museum-based retreat was developed in collaboration with an art curator. A total of 15 participants completed pre- and post-retreat surveys that assessed the value they attributed to the arts and in which aspects of clinical practice skills they thought the arts play a role. Our findings indicate that arts-based programming enhances dermatology residents' and faculty members' appreciation of the arts and fosters interest in continued engagement.