January 9, 2024

SOCSF Tops its 2023 Goals Thanks to You!

You made it happen! Thank you to every one of you who gave a gift to the SOCS Foundation in 2023. Because of you, today, we can announce that we raised more than $132,400 in 2023. We raised 106% of the goal. It is amazing what we can do together to change the face of dermatology. 

Because of you, SOCS can fulfill its vision and provide mentorship grants, support research studies, raise awareness of differing disease presentations in skin of color and engage collaborative partners in advocacy for skin of color patients. We are grateful for all of you who support SOCS’ work by volunteering time on a committee, leading on the Board of Directors, or making a gift to the SOCS Foundation.

Stay tuned for more information about the 2024 campaign and goals…we have exciting news coming soon. 

SOCS & Medscape Collaboration:

DEI in Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer Care:

Creating a Space for All Patients

The Skin of Color Society is pleased to collaborate with Medscape on a CME program titled, "Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer Care: Creating a Space for All Patients.” SOCS leaders Rebecca Vasquez, MD, FAAD and Murad Alam, MD, MBA, FAAD are the featured faculty for this CME activity. 

Call for Interesting and Challenging Cases for

20th Annual SOCS Scientific Symposium

The SOCS Scientific Committee invites you to submit interesting and challenging cases for educational purposes to be discussed by the Challenging Clinical Cases panel at the 20th Annual SOCS Scientific Symposium. We are particularly interested in cases that fall into SOC dermatology.

Please include the case history, including diagnostic workup performed (including labs and pathology results), past and current management along with photos. Please do not include patient identifying photos without proper consent. Challenging cases must be submitted electronically by 5:00 PM CT on Friday, February 2, 2024 via email to jayarzagoitia@skinofcolorsociety.org or uploaded here.

Questions? Please contact Janice Ayarzagoitia.

Renew Your 2024 Membership with

 the Skin of Color Society!

Celebrate our 20th Anniversary and be a part of shaping the future of dermatology in this exciting year ahead! Your renewal supports crucial missions in research, education, mentorship, and advocacy within skin of color dermatology. 

Renew your 2024 membership now by simply accessing your SOCS membership account here. Thank you for being a vital part of the Skin of Color Society’s journey. Together, let's continue shaping excellence in dermatology for years to come!

Not yet a member, and want to learn more? Discover the many benefits of a SOCS membership!

In the World of Skin of Color Dermatology

SOCS as the Go-To Authority on SOC Derm

Hear from Skin of Color Society leaders about how we’re working to change the healthcare landscape for people of color by increasing diversity in dermatology, reducing health disparities, expanding much-needed research in skin of color dermatology, offering many educational and training opportunities for dermatologists at all career stages, and much more! 

This video features insights from Drs. Susan C. Taylor, Andrew F. Alexis, Valerie M. Harvey, Candrice R. Heath, Janiene Luke, Corey L. Hartman, Shawn Kwatra, and Nkem Ugonabo.

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