Skin of Color Society

Catch the latest episode of Skin of Color Savvy, featuring a fascinating conversation between SOCS leaders Dr. Crystal Aguh and Dr. Loren Krueger on "The Science of Curly Hair." These experts explore the biological, cultural, and clinical considerations behind curly/coily hair patterns. HCPLive produces Skin of Color Savvy with twice-monthly episodes covering a wide array of topics of interest to the dermatology and medical communities. Tune in, subscribe, and share: https://lnkd.in/eF6KCbk4 #dermatology #dermatologist #skinofcolor #hair #curlyhair #coilyhair

We are thrilled to announce that applications are NOW OPEN for the Clinical Investigator Training Mentorship Program, a groundbreaking collaboration between SOCS and the National Medical Association Dermatology Section. Hear what the initiative's leaders and mentees say about the program's great impact in this short video. Applications for this unique and meaningful opportunity for future clinical investigators will be accepted until November 30, 2025. Learn more by visiting: https://lnkd.in/gDehzHUm #SkinofColorSociety #nmaderm #clinicalresearch #clinicaltrials #skinofcolor #dermatology #dermresearch #mentorship #dermatologist #skinofcolordermatology #skinofcolordermatologist

Tune into this engaging episode of Skin of Color Savvy, featuring an inspiring conversation between the leaders of the collaborative SOCS and National Medical Association (NMA) Derm Section Clinical Investigator Training Mentorship program, Dr. Leandra A. Barnes, (moderator) and Dr. Tarannum Jaleel, co-chairs of the SOCS Clinical Investigator Training Committee, and Dr. Hope Mitchell and Dr. Cheri Frey, also SOCS members and co-leaders on the NMA side. Learn more about the tremendous value of this groundbreaking training and mentorship program, which offers career-shaping experiences for the next generation of clinical investigators! Skin of Color Savvy is produced by HCPLive. https://lnkd.in/eBdhxKxf

We are pleased to share this latest Skin of Color Savvy conversation between internationally recognized vitiligo experts and SOCS members, Dr. Iltefat Hamzavi and Dr. Tasneem Mohammad, who thoughtfully discuss the clinical, cultural, and psychosocial complexities of managing vitiligo across diverse patient populations. Produced by HCPLive, Skin of Color Savvy is the official podcast of the Skin of Color Society. Tune in, subscribe, and share! #vitiligo #skinofcolor #SkinofColorSavvy #dermatology #dermatologist https://lnkd.in/gu2SQ4zb

Are you interested in advancing dermatology in clinical trials? We invite you to join us for the 2025 Meeting the Challenge Summit as we strive for improved representation in dermatology research studies/clinical trials. This Summit, themed "Advancing Dermatology in Clinical Trials: Expanding Outcome Measures," will provide stakeholders a valuable opportunity to share and enhance their knowledge, exchange information on broadening clinical trial representation, and engage in networking and collaboration. For the third time since its inception in 2022, this important forum is co-chaired by SOCS Past Presidents Drs. Valerie Callender, MD, and Valerie Harvey. The Summit will focus on patient-reported outcome measures and clinical trial design, emphasizing integrating patient experiences, particularly across various backgrounds, into dermatologic research. The program will explore best practices in trial design and outcome measurement, and discuss diseases that are inadequately represented in clinical trials. Key discussions will center on how to make clinical trials more representative and impactful, prioritizing patient voices throughout the research process to drive better outcomes in patient care. We invite you to engage with us through this true meeting of the minds! Learn more and register: bit.ly/SOCSSummit2025 #clinicalresearch #clinicaltrials #SOCSmembers #MeetingtheChallenge #dermatology #dermatologist #skinofcolor #skinofcolordermatology #skinofcolordermatologist #dermresearch

Learn more about our Diversity in Clinical Research Mentorship program, now in its third year, presented in close collaboration with the National Medical Association Dermatology Section. Thanks to Dermatology Times for covering this important initiative! https://lnkd.in/gNUHpYFp #mentorship #dermatology #dermatologist #clinicalresearch #dermresearch

We are thrilled to share this recap video featuring Skin of Color Society members who comprise the inaugural cohort of the SOCS Center for Leadership's Learning Collaborative! These outstanding evolving dermatology leaders recently participated in an immersive 1.5-day leadership training program based on the renowned work of James Kouzes and Barry Posner and their "Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership." Established in 2024 by Immediate Past President Victoria Barbosa MD, MPH, MBA, during her presidency, the CFL's mission is to develop leaders who will drive the dermatology field forward with innovation, inclusivity, and excellence. Learn more: bit.ly/SOCSCFL Tune into this short video to hear from the participants about their inspiring, innovative, and enriching leadership development experience! https://lnkd.in/g8sHYGus #leadership #dermatology #skinofcolorsociety #SOCSCFL

We are thrilled to join the American Academy of Dermatology in co-hosting the upcoming Art of Skin event on Thursday, September 4, in NYC! This special evening brings the dermatology community together to celebrate our specialty and the importance of representing all skin types in care and education. The Art of Skin supports two meaningful initiatives of the American Academy of Dermatology: *Clinical Image Collection – A growing resource that SOCS collaborates on with the AAD, which ensures dermatologists can diagnose and treat skin conditions across all skin tones. Accurate, representative images are essential to delivering great care. *Good Skin Knowledge – Teaching kids and families in underserved communities how to understand and care for their skin, hair, and nails. It’s about access, prevention, and lifelong health. 🎉Join us in celebrating dermatology — its science, its art, and its impact. Expect live entertainment, an open bar, and amazing company—all while supporting programs that improve skin health access and education! 🎟 Tickets available now: aad.org/ArtofSkin #ArtofSkin #Dermatology #NYCEvent #AADCares #AAD #skinofcolorsociety #SOCSmembers

Tune into this insightful excerpt from the latest clinical episode of Skin of Color Savvy: The Art and Science of Treating Patients of Color! In this clip, Dr. Esther Freeman defines global health dermatology in today's landscape. The full episode features an illuminating conversation between SOCS President Nada Elbuluk MD, MSc, FAAD, Dr. Freeman, and Dr. Karolyn Wanat. Together, they explore the fast-growing field of global health dermatology, the work of the International Alliance for Global Health Dermatology (GLODERM), and an exciting new collaboration between GLODERM and SOCS! Catch the full episode here: bit.ly/SOCSavvyGLODERM Listen, share, and subscribe to Skin of Color Savvy, produced by HCPLive and available on your favorite podcast platform! #gloderm #skinofcolorsavvy #skinofcolor #skinofcolordermatology #globalhealth #dermatology #dermatologist #skinofcolordermatologist #skinofcolorsociety

What a difference a mentor makes! And when it comes to the vital need to increase diversity in clinical research, that is especially so. For the third year in a row, since the groundbreaking Diversity in Clinical Research (DiCR) Mentorship program was established, we were pleased to present the Phase II: In-Person Principal Investigator Training and Meet Your Mentor Day on Friday, July 18, in Chicago. This highly informative day of in-person training and mentorship is a key part of the multi-phase DiCR program, which we offer in close collaboration with the National Medical Association (NMA) Dermatology Section. This unique initiative is co-led by SOCS Clinical Investigator Committee Co-chairs Drs. Leandra A. Barnes and Tarannum Jaleel, and NMA Dermatology Section Chair Dr. Hope Mitchell and NMA Membership Chair Dr. Cheri Frey,  who are both SOCS members as well. The recent program featured several insightful presentations and panel discussions by an outstanding faculty, covering a wide range of topics essential to developing a comprehensive understanding of the clinical trial process from a site perspective, including study initiation, clinical trial agreements and budget negotiations, participant recruitment, advertising, data collection, study completion, and more. Esteemed faculty included: Tiffany Bennett and SOCS members Drs. Valerie D. Callender, Corey L. Hartman, Tiffany Mayo, and Michi Shinohara, as well as Jennifer Lane and Jennifer O’Hora (Johnson & Johnson), and Vidhya Hariharan (Incyte). This program is made possible thanks to the generous support of Johnson & Johnson. Stay tuned for videos featuring insights from DiCR mentors and mentees. Learn more about the Diversity in Clinical Research Mentorship program: https://lnkd.in/esKRM5CZ