Diversity in Clinical Research Mentoring Program
Diversity in Clinical Research Mentoring Program The Skin of Color Society, in conjunction with the NMA Dermatology Section, is proud to present the Diversity in Clinical Research (DiCR) Mentorship Program. This mentorship program is intended to: Develop the skills of the dermatology investigators of tomorrowOffer support to the underrepresented minority (URM) investigatorsPropel the career development…
2023 Reflections
Welcoming Our 20th Anniversary Year with Reflections on an Extraordinary 2023! Happy New Year! As we welcome 2024 and begin our year-long celebration of our 20th Anniversary milestone, we reflect on the remarkable accomplishments of 2023 with gratitude and pride. Thanks to the individual and collective efforts of many SOCS leaders, members, supporters and collaborators,…
Skin of Color Society Press Releases
THE SKIN OF COLOR SOCIETY (SOCS) REPORTS A BANNER YEAR OF PROGRESS TOWARD GREATER DIVERSITY & INCLUSION IN DERMATOLOGY AND HEALTH EQUITY FOR PATIENTS OF COLOR (Dec. 27, 2023, Chicago, IL) The Skin of Color Society (SOCS), the global leader in skin of color dermatology, reports that 2023 was a year of exceptional progress in support of its…
The Skin of Color Society Approaches its 20th Anniversary with Groundbreaking Initiatives Underway to Change the Dermatology Landscape for People of Color
We were thrilled to recently release this major news announcement on the PR Newswire, sharing highlights from the Skin of Color Society’s most active and innovative year in its history: As the world’s leading professional organization dedicated to skin of color dermatology, the Skin of Color Society (SOCS) is approaching its 20th anniversary milestone with…
2022 Reflections
2022 Achievements BREAKING NEW GROUND The first-ever SOCS Summit, Meeting the Challenge: Diversity in Dermatology Clinical Trials, resulted in these important firsts: Two manuscripts submitted for publication in two high impact peer-reviewed dermatology journals.Expansion of the task force's focus to address language and classification of terms to be used in clinical trials. Creation of a working group to…
2022 Reflections: An unprecedented year of working together to change the world
2022 Achievements BREAKING NEW GROUND The first-ever SOCS Summit, Meeting the Challenge: Diversity in Dermatology Clinical Trials, resulted in these important firsts: Two manuscripts submitted for publication in two high impact peer-reviewed dermatology journals.Expansion of the task force's focus to address language and classification of terms to be used in clinical trials. Creation of a working group to…
2022 Reflections: An unprecedented year of working together to change the world
2022 Achievements BREAKING NEW GROUND The first-ever SOCS Summit, Meeting the Challenge: Diversity in Dermatology Clinical Trials, resulted in these important firsts: Two manuscripts submitted for publication in two high impact peer-reviewed dermatology journals.Expansion of the task force's focus to address language and classification of terms to be used in clinical trials. Creation of a working group to…
Arash Mostaghimi, MD, MPA, MPH
Invited Speaker | Meeting the Challenge Summit: Diversity in Dermatology Clinical Trials Arash Mostaghimi, MD, MPA, MPH, is an Assistant Professor of Dermatology, Director of the Dermatology Inpatient Service, and Co-Director of the Complex Medical Dermatology Fellowship at Brigham & Women’s Hospital. Board-certified in Dermatology, Internal Medicine, and Clinical Informatics, Dr. Mostaghimi is a practicing…
19th Annual SOCS Scientific Symposium
19th Annual SOCS Scientific Symposium:Where Science, Innovation & Inclusion Meet The 19th Annual Skin of Color Scientific Symposium, Where Science, Innovation & Inclusion Meet, took place in New Orleans, LA at the Hilton New Orleans Riverside Hotel, Grand Salon CD, on Thursday, March 16, 2023 in conjunction with the 2023 AAD Annual Meeting. We were pleased…
Commemorating Black History Month 2022: Focus on Black Health & Wellness
As we commemorate Black History Month, we celebrate this year’s theme of Black Health & Wellness, which dovetails beautifully with the Skin of Color Society’s year-long theme,“Diversity in Action: Science, Healthcare and Society.” This year’s Black History Month inspires us to reflect on the Skin of Color Society’s evolution as a leading global organization dedicated…