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Skin of Color Society Leader Spotlight: Featuring Founder Susan C. Taylor, MD
May 16, 2019Share This:
In commemoration of the Skin of Color Society’s 15th anniversary, SOCS Founder Susan C. Taylor, MD shares her memories about establishing the organization, and thoughts about its growth and evolution ever since… Early history that led to the formation of SOCS As published in Dermatology Times, September 2004. The inspiration for…
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…
DEBUNKING MYTHS ABOUT SUN SAFETY, SKIN CANCER AND SKIN OF COLOR
May 9, 2019Share This:
May is National Skin Cancer Awareness Month! Did you know that everyone, regardless of their skin type, needs to practice daily sun protection and be on the lookout for skin cancer? Many people still do not realize that the extra melanin in darker skin is NOT enough to guard against developing skin cancer and sun…
THERE’S STILL TIME TO REGISTER FOR WOMEN OF COLOR AND MYOSITIS WEBINAR TOMORROW
May 7, 2019Share This:
May is Myositis Awareness Month! Did you know that dermatomysitis is becoming more prevalent in African American women? To learn more about Women of Color and Myositis, we invite you to join @Myositis, The Myositis Association (TMA), for their upcoming webinar coming up on Wednesday, May 8 at 12 pm EST with Dr. Sonye Danoff…
Myositis Awareness
May 2, 2019Share This:
Among the many systemic diseases that dermatologists may see and help treat in patients is myositis—a serious autoimmune disease that can take various forms, some involving the skin. May is National Myositis Awareness Month—created to help educate the healthcare community and the general public about myositis—a disease that on the average takes more than three-and-a-half…
Have you seen our new #SOCS Identity video?
April 30, 2019Share This:
Check it out on the home page of www.skinofcolorsociety.org and learn more about our wide range of interesting programs and activities—all unique and meaningful benefits of being a member of the Skin of Color Society! Get ideas and inspiration about how YOU can become more involved in our dynamic and growing Society! www.skinofcolorsociety.org
SOCS IS CO-ORGANIZING A SKIN OF COLOR DERM COURSE FOR IMCAS!
April 25, 2019Share This:
We are delighted to announce that a medical team representing the Skin of Color Society is in the process of co-organizing a skin of color dermatology course for the International Master Course on Aging Science (IMCAS), working in collaboration with IMCAS Course Director Dr. Hugues Cartier to develop this first-ever program. This meeting will take…
TMA offers various programs of interest to SOCS members
April 24, 2019Share This:
The Myositis Association (TMA) offers various programs that may be of interest to SOCS members, including fellowships and grants. For those who are interested, the deadlines for a Letter of Intent is due May 15, 2019, the full application is due June 15, 2019. Funding decisions will be made October 1, 2019. Application Link
SOCS members elected to AAD Board of Directors
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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
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