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:

We believe a diverse research workforce is essential, as it builds trust for clinical research in underserved populations.

DiCR Mentorship Program Overview

The DiCR Mentorship program will select 7-10 board-certified dermatologists (mentees) from racial/ethnic groups underrepresented in medicine with little or no clinical trials experience. They will receive a didactic online course (Phase I) an in-person 8 hour training (Phase II), and longitudinal mentorship experience (Phase III) .

Mentees will be required to successfully complete Phase I of the program in order to move onto subsequent phases.

Phase I: Online Course (NMA Dermatology Section): April 6-July 20, 2024

Mentees will participate in an 8-part online course (Foundations & Principles of Clinical Trials). These 2-hour sessions will run every Saturday from April 6th through July 20th.

Topics include:

Phase II: In-Person Training/Meet Your Mentor: Friday, August 2, 2024 | New York, NY

After successful completion of Phase I course work, mentees will attend an 8-hour in-person training on August 2nd at the New York Hilton Midtown & Sheraton in New York, NY.

Travel stipend: SOCS will provide a travel stipend to cover airfare and 2 nights hotel accommodation, provided selected mentees submit their travel expenses. Mentees will be responsible for booking their own airfare and hotel for the in-person training. 

Phase III: Longitudinal Mentorship (Skin of Color Society): August-December 2025

Mentees will have the option to continue professional development through longitudinal mentorship until December 2025.
Mentors and mentees will have access to a 12-week curriculum as a reference guide/tool-kit.

Topics include:

Call for Applications

The Skin of Color Society, in conjunction with the NMA Dermatology Section, is seeking board-certified dermatologists (mentees) from racial/ethnic groups underrepresented in medicine with little or no clinical trials experience to participate in the DiCR Mentorship program.

Mentee Eligibility Criteria:

Application Deadline:

Submit your mentee application by February 13, 2024 EXTENDED: February 23, 2024.

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A Future With Diversity Starts Now

Questions?

Please email the National Medical Association Dermatology Section (NMA Derm) at dermatology@nmanet.org with any questions regarding Phase I of the application process of the DiCR program.

Please reach out to the Skin of Color Society (SOCS) via phone at +1- 630-578-399 or email info@skinofcolorsociety.org with any questions regarding Phase II or Phase III of the DiCR program.

Valerie M. Harvey, MD, MPH, FAAD
Diversity in Clinical Research Mentorship Task Force Co-Chair
Skin of Color Society
Tarannum Jaleel, MD, MHSc
Diversity in Clinical Research Mentorship Task Force Co-Chair
Skin of Color Society
Cheri Frey, MD, FAAD
Chair, Dermatology Section
National Medical Association
Porcia B. Love MD, FAAD
Diversity in Clinical Research Mentorship Task Force Co-Chair
National Medical Association

We graciously acknowledge the support from Janssen/Johnson & Johnson and Bristol Myers Squibb for this program.

Learn about Johnson & Johnson’s Our Race to Health Equity initiative here.
Learn about Bristol Myers Squibb here.

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