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Celebrating SOCS Leadership: United by Shared Passion, Dedication & Vision
April 21, 2022Share This:
Since the Skin of Color Society was founded in 2004 by visionary leader Dr. Susan C. Taylor, our organization has been fueled by the shared passion, dedication and vision of so many outstanding individuals—from nationally/globally recognized experts to emerging leaders in the field of skin of color dermatology. We are grateful for everyone who has…
SKIN OF COLOR SOCIETY PHYSICIAN SPOTLIGHT: DR. STEVE HOSEONG YANG
March 14, 2022Share This:
2014 SOCS Research Award Winner Meet Skin of Color Society member and 2014 SOCS Research Award Winner, Steve Hoseong Yang, MD, PhD, FAAD, Medical Director of the Guam Dermatology Institute. Dr. Yang received his SOCS Research Award for his study titled, “Epigenetic Changes in Ethnic Human Skin During Skin Aging.” About Dr. YangDr Yang was…
Commemorating Black History Month 2022: Focus on Black Health & Wellness
February 18, 2022Share This:
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…
Experiencing the Many Unique Benefits of Your SOCS Membership!
January 31, 2022Share This:
Experiencing the Many Unique Benefits of Your SOCS Membership!As we wrap up the Skin of Color Society membership renewal season, and gear up for the 18th Annual SOCS Scientific Symposium, we are looking ahead to a very exciting and enriching year for SOCS members—filled with outstanding opportunities to grow professionally and personally.We invite you to…
2021 Reflections: A phenomenal year of growth & innovation
January 4, 2022Share This:
2021 Reflections A phenomenal year of growth & innovation
1200 SOCS Members in 35 Countries
Record # of submitted abstracts-SOCS Annual Scientific Symposium
14 SOCS New Fellowship Grants
SOCS launched DEEP: A groundbreaking learning management… The Skin of Color Society’s 5th Annual Media Day: A Great Success!
December 9, 2021Share This:
The Skin of Color Society’s 5th Annual Media Day, “Shaping the Future: What’s New and Next in Skin of Color Dermatology,” was a great success! This program was our first-ever virtual Media Day, after four previous events held in person in New York City since 2015. Co-chaired by Valerie M. Harvey, MD, MPH, FAAD,…
Support the SOCS Diversity Movement Fund on #GivingTuesday!
November 18, 2021Share This:
As a member of the Skin of Color Society, YOU are a greatly valued part of our raison d’être--our “why”--which we sum up this way: We work to achieve health equity and excellence in patient care for all. So as we approach #GivingTuesday, we ask you to consider donating to the SOCS Foundation’s Diversity Movement…
SOCS in the 4th Quarter: A Mosaic of Activity!
October 28, 2021Share This:
As we approach the year’s end, we’re energized by all the exciting activity among our signature SOCS programs and initiatives. DEEP Recently, we launched the SOCS Dermatology E-learning + Equity Platform, (DEEP), our online learning management system offering skin of color dermatology education and practice management content. SOCS members will have free, exclusive access to…
GREAT EXCITEMENT GENERATED THROUGH SOCS PARTICIPATION AT AMEC!
May 14, 2019Share This:
We are so pleased to share that our recent participation in the Annual Medical Education Conference (AMEC2019) presented by the Student National Medical Association in Philadelphia was a great success, with so much interest in dermatology shown among medical students in attendance! The Skin of Color Society jointly sponsored an exhibition booth with the American…
SOCS Member, Jenna Lester, MD, and UCSF opens ‘skin of color’ dermatology clinic to address disparity in care
March 27, 2019Share This:
Jenna Lester (right), assistant professor, Department of Dermatology, UCSF Health, talks with patient Elba Clemente-Lambert (left) in an exam room in the Dermatology Clinic China Basin Location about a rash and itchy skin on Friday, March 15, 2019 in San Francisco, California. Photo: Lea Suzuki / The Chronicle UCSF has started a new dermatology clinic…
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