Dec 2019
Dermatology Section: pioneering the field of ethnic skin since 1940
Upcoming Events
Save the Dates:

1) NMA Dermatology reception at the AAD in Denver, CO: Saturday at 6:30 pm, March 21, 2019 in the Capital Ballroom 3 of the Hyatt Regency Denver.



4) The NMA Professional Development Series at the 50th Congressional Black Caucus Foundation's Annual Conference, September 2020 in Washington, DC
Happy Holidays NMA Dermatology members!

I certainly hope that you and your family are enjoying the holidays. As you may know, we will celebrate our 125th Anniversary, an incredible milestone given our nation's history in healthcare. On a positive note, I will integrate key events organized by NMA Headquarters into our agenda next year. On a more serious note, I will incorporate a session addressing the dismal lack of black men in the field of dermatology. This is certainly a reflection of the fact that there are fewer black men entering the field of medicine today than in the 1970's. There are enough of us in power today to brainstorm at the annual meeting.

Please note below that the annual NMA membership is now open (with an early renewal discount of $50) and that you can pay your new NMA Derm membership fee of $100 at the same time.

Also, if you know of a medical student interested in dermatology, Nth Dimensions is now accepting applications for the 2020 summer internship. Our first dermatology applicant, Taylor Cole, won the annual research competition this summer.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

-- Chesahna Kindred, MD, MBA, FAAD
Chair
NMA Dermatology
2020 Membership Renewal and Discount

It is now time to renew your NMA membership-- do so by February 18, 2020 and receive the $50 discount.

In the membership section of the mailed form, you may pay your $100 NMA Derm fees by indicating so in the Section Contribution/Name as indicated on the image to the right. Otherwise, you may pay in person at the annual reception or meeting.

Your NMA Membership includes
  • Digital issues of the Journal of the National Medical Association - published since 1909
  • The NMA E-newsletter
  • NMA Career Center- free and secure online search tool for employers and job seekers

You have 4 ways to renew



Applications open for summer internship for medical students interested in dermatology
This is the 2nd year we have partnered with Dr. Bonnie Simpson Mason of Nth Dimensions, NMA Dermatology Section, and the AAD. Last year, it was an absolute success! To recap, Dr. Mason founded Nth Dimensions over 15 years ago with the mission of reducing the race gap of black medical students entering the field of orthopedics. Later, radiology and physical therapy were added. Last year, Dr. Okoye (the immediate past chair of NMA Dermatology) and I helped to add dermatology. Thank you to Dr. Elam Moses, Dr. Sumayah Taliaferro, Dr. Lynn McKinley-Grant, and Dr. Candrice Health for volunteering.

Applications for next summer is now open. Please see visit www.NTHDIMENSIONS.ORG. Accepting applications: November 1, 2018 - January 4, 2019


Chair: Chesahna Kindred, MD, MBA
Vice Chair: Meena Singh, MD
Secretary/Treasurer: Crystal Aguh, MD
Administrator: Lisa Jordan