Feeling like you are not “procedural enough” to perform skin procedures can be a significant barrier for primary care physicians looking to expand into skin cancer medicine. Even experienced physicians may feel uncertain when returning to procedures they have not performed for years.
As Dr Robert West explains, sometimes physicians need to overcome "imposter syndrome" when expanding their scope of practice.
He shares his own experience of returning to skin procedures after years without performing biopsies and explains how starting with straightforward cases, building skills gradually, and having access to guidance can help clinicians develop confidence.
Dr West also discusses the importance of knowing your limits and maintaining strong referral relationships, recognizing that developing procedural skills does not mean every case needs to be managed independently.
Watch the video to hear Dr West discuss how primary care physicians can move past self-doubt and take the first steps towards incorporating skin procedures into practice.
Watch the interview excerpt:
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