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SOCS members elected to AAD Board of Directors
April 24, 2019Share This:
Congratulations to Skin of Color Society members Drs. Murad Alam, Cheryl Burgess, and Amy McMichael who were elected to the AAD’s board of directors. https://www.newswise.com/articles/american-academy-of-dermatology-elects-new-officers-board-members
Did you know about our SOCS Dermatology Application Timeline?
April 23, 2019Share This:
The Skin of Color Society has developed a highly useful tool to help medical students prepare for applying to dermatology residency, along with helpful recommendations for the interviewing process. If you’re a medical student or know some who would benefit from this great resource, please share this link: http://socs.umbrellahost.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/SOCS_TimelineForApplicationToDermatology.pdf
NEW! Educational Video Series on Hot Topics in Skin of Color Dermatology for Sharing!
April 18, 2019Share This:
We’re excited to have a comprehensive new educational video series covering a wide range of topics of special interest to patients of color. Visit the SOCS website to access fascinating expert discussions among SOCS leaders and members, covering key issues impacting patients of color, including: Psoriasis; Hair and Scalp Disorders; Skin Cancer & Sun Safety,…
SOCS RETURNING TO 5CC: DRS. VALERIE CALLENDER, CHERYL BURGESS AND SUSAN TAYLOR PRESENTING!
April 16, 2019Share This:
We are excited to be returning as a Scientific Partner at the 11th Annual 5 Continent Congress (5CC) this year, with presentations by SOCS leaders Susan Taylor, MD, Valerie Callender, MD and Cheryl Burgess, MD. 5CC takes place Thursday, August 29 – Sunday, September 1, 2019 in Barcelona, Spain. The 5CC has been recognized internationally…
SOCS mentor-mentee pair to attend the upcoming 17th Annual Procter & Gamble Science Behind Symposium
April 12, 2019Share This:
Congratulations to Dr. Janiene D. Luke MD (mentor) and Dr. Melanie E. Tawfik (mentee) on being selected to attend the upcoming 17th Annual Procter & Gamble Science Behind Symposium (also known as the Dermatology Technology Symposium), on May 3-4 at the company headquarters in Cincinnati, Ohio! This Symposium offers a unique opportunity for dermatologists to…
REACHING OUT TO MEDICAL STUDENTS: SOCS AT SNMA!
April 11, 2019Share This:
For the first time, we’re delighted to have a presence this year at the upcoming Annual Medical Education Conference presented by the Student National Medical Association in Philadelphia, from April 17-21. The following SOCS members will staff a jointly sponsored booth with the American Academy of Dermatology, the Association of Professors of Dermatology and the…
Skin of Color Society member Crystal Aguh, MD recognized as a National Minority Health Forum’s 40 under 40 honoree!
April 10, 2019Share This:
Congratulations to Crystal Aguh, MD, for this award honors leaders in healthcare to address disparities in health. Kudos to an outstanding young leader in dermatology! #ccca #nmqf #nmqfsummit #nmqfsummit2019 #hopkinsdermatology #dermatology #40under40 #skinofcolor #skinofcolorsociety #SOCS
Research funded in part by SOCS research grant published in New England Journal of Medicine
February 15, 2019Share This:
Congratulations to SOCS members Amy McMichael, MD and Ncoza C. Dlova, MBChB, FC Derm., PhD. Read more on their exciting work: Variant PADI3 in Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia.
Jan. 2019 issue of the Cutis Journal is available now online
January 16, 2019Share This:
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Dermatology Education for Patients
August 21, 2018Share This:
If you want to learn more about skin diseases which impact patients with skin of color, browse our dermatology education article and video libraries.
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