# Differences in Electronic Consultation Conversion Rates Between Advanced Practice Providers and Board-Certified Dermatologists

## TL;DR

This study found that advanced practice providers in dermatology lead to more in-person visits compared to board-certified dermatologists when using electronic consultations.

## Contribution

The study reveals a significant difference in conversion rates between provider types in electronic consultations.

## Key findings

- Advanced practice providers had nearly three times higher conversion rates to in-person visits.
- This difference may impact access and resource utilization in dermatology care.

## Abstract

In this analysis of dermatology e-consults at a large academic health system, advanced practice providers had nearly threefold higher conversion rates to in-person visits compared to board-certified dermatologists, with potential implications for access and resource utilization.