Abstract

Background: Medical applications of lasers date back to the early 1960s. As technology, applications, and access grew exponentially so did laser associated accidents and injuries. Formal safety training of laser operators is paramount to laser safety programs. It is largely assumed physicians—particularly dermatologists—using lasers are well trained, having acquired theoretic and practical expertise during residency. However, to our knowledge, no study has evaluated laser education and adverse events occurring during residency.

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