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SOCS LAUNCHES FIRST-OF-ITS-KIND ONLINE LEARNING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
October 11, 2021Share This:
We are thrilled to let you in on some very exciting news about a groundbreaking project that has been in development for some time, which we are rolling out to Skin of Color Society membership initially, and eventually, the dermatology community and the medical world at-large. Known for short as DEEP, the SOCS Dermatology E-Learning…
Observership Experience: A Closer Look
September 20, 2021Share This:
The Skin of Color Society Observership Program offers young physicians and scientists a unique and highly valuable opportunity to learn directly from SOCS mentors, enabling them to acquire academic and/or research skills that will further their careers as future leaders in skin of color dermatology. This exciting and meaningful program is open to medical students…
Approaching 15 Years of Supporting Scientific Trailblazers through Skin of Color Society Grant Awards
August 25, 2021Share This:
As you may have seen from recent member communiqués in your email inbox and on our SOCS social media platforms, we are currently in the height of “open season” for applications for some exciting opportunities for SOCS members that help support and advance skin of color dermatology research and career development.(Details about both of…
SOCS in the News: The Media Takes Note of Members’ Expertise
July 31, 2021Share This:
We are thrilled to see the continuous flow of interesting, informative, and in-depth articles featuring Skin of Color Society leaders and members, who are regularly sought-after and quoted in the media about many important topics affecting people of color. It is truly exciting to see so many SOCS members sharing their expert opinions and perspectives…
Skin of Color Society Leadership Statement on FINA’s Recent Ban on Swim Caps That Protect Naturally Tightly-Coiled Hair at Tokyo Olympics
July 22, 2021Share This:
At a time when all corners of society need to be working wholeheartedly to remove racial bias, discrimination, and barriers for people of color, we are profoundly disappointed in the recent decision by FINA (Fédération Internationale De Natation—the international swimming federation) to disallow swim caps that accommodate naturally tightly-coiled hair from the Tokyo Olympics. This…
SOCS and Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
June 30, 2021Share This:
Since the Skin of Color Society (SOCS) was founded in 2004 by Dr. Susan Taylor, SOCS leaders and members have been working passionately toward advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) within the field of dermatology and healthcare, in communities around the world, and society as a whole. This vitally important work lies at the heart…
2021-22 Skin of Color Society Committees and Task Forces: Meet the Leaders
June 21, 2021Share This:
Since the Skin of Color Society was founded in 2004 by Dr. Susan C. Taylor, the organization has grown robustly over the years— from a dedicated small core group to now nearly 800 members representing 41 US states and 32 countries around the world, representing all ethnicities. With this growth and in response to the…
Skin of Color Society Mentorship Program Welcoming in a Vibrant Group of SOCS Mentors and Mentees for 2021
May 28, 2021Share This:
Mentorship is a pillar of the Skin of Color Society. We pride our organization on its strong commitment to mentoring the next generation of skin of color dermatologists, providing a rich and rewarding experience for mentors and mentees alike. Over the years since the Society was founded in 2004, the SOCS Mentorship Program connects young…
Reducing Healthcare Disparities, Bridging Gaps of Knowledge and Improving Outcomes for Patients of Color through Project IMPACT
May 19, 2021Share This:
The Skin of Color Society is a proud collaborator on Project IMPACT, which VisualDx launched on February 24, 2021 at the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education’s Annual Education Conference. Designed to reduce disparities in medicine and highlight ways to bridge gaps of knowledge and improve healthcare outcomes for patients of color, Project IMPACT…
Enhanced Patient Education Resources on the SOCS Website
April 29, 2021Share This:
We are pleased to offer a wide variety of patient educational resources on the Skin of Color Society (SOCS) website, now available in English and Spanish translations! Thanks to expert contributions from many SOCS members, the Patient Dermatology Education section of the site features informative articles to help patients of color better understand the following dermatologic…
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