2021 Reflections
A phenomenal year of growth & innovation![](https://socs.umbrellahost.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/CC.png)
1200 SOCS Members in 35 Countries
Record # of submitted abstracts-SOCS Annual Scientific Symposium
14 SOCS New Fellowship
Grants
Grants
SOCS launched DEEP: A groundbreaking learning management system allowing members to learn straight from the experts at your own pace and earn CME credit through dermatology educational webinars and practice management content.
Skin of Color Society Awards Programs Thrive!
25 SOCS Mentorship Awards | 9 SOCS Observership Awards
3 SOCS Research Grant Awards | 1 Career Development Award
The 5th Annual SOCS Media Day: A Huge Success!
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Read the full recap here
SOCS virtually presented well-attended Networking & Educational Symposia + Webinars
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SOCS leadership embarked on a comprehensive 5-year strategic planning process, which is nearing completion and will be shared publicly in early 2022.
We are grateful for a record level of industry support in 2021.
Read the full 2021 Highlights here.
We look forward to YOUR participation in 2022!
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Cutis Journal
Read published peer-reviewed articles written your by Skin of Color Society members
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Did You Know
Skin of color patients comprise the majority in California, New Mexico and Texas…and soon will be the majority in Arizona, Nevada, Georgia, New York and Florida.
By 2042, more than 50% of the US population will have skin of color.