CHICAGO, July 8, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- The Skin of Color Society (SOCS), a global
leader in skin of color dermatology, releases a comprehensive new
educational video series designed to educate patients, physicians,
and the general public about dermatologic conditions and diseases
of importance to people of color.
This unique educational initiative was developed as part of the
7th Annual SOCS Media Day, which took place in early March 2024, following the 20th Annual SOCS Annual
Scientific Symposium, a signature yearly event that showcases
the latest skin of color dermatology research and insights from
emerging researchers and leading experts from around the US and the
world.
Several SOCS leaders, who are nationally and globally recognized
board-certified dermatologists, contributed their expertise to this
informative video series, including: Victoria Barbosa, MD, MPH, MBA, current
President; Andrew F. Alexis, MD,
MPH, Immediate Past President; Shawn
Kwatra, MD, Secretary/Treasurer; Janiene Luke, MD, Board Member and Media Day
Co-chair; Nkem Ugonabo, MD, Media
Day Co-chair; Prince Adotama, MD, Board Member, and Nada Elbuluk,
MD, MSc, President-Elect.
Building on the existing SOCS collection of educational content,
the latest series features several compelling videos, as
follows:
Ask the Expert videos
- Psoriasis in Skin of Color with Drs. Alexis and
Kwatra
- Seborrheic Dermatitis in Skin of Color (3-part series) with
Drs. Adotama and Luke
- A Fresh Look at Aging with Drs. Luke and Ugonabo
- Skincare as a Ritual, Not a Chore with Drs. Luke and
Ugonabo
- Sunscreen and Skin of Color (3-part series) with Drs.
Adotama and Ugonabo
New MelanatED videos (Augmenting the acclaimed 2023
series)
- Hair Styles, Health, and Care with Drs. Barbosa and
Luke
- Acne in Skin of Color with Drs. Adotama and Kwatra
- Social Media Misinformation with Drs. Adotama, Elbuluk,
Luke, and Ugonabo
Additional educational video content will be released later in
2024.
This educational initiative was generously supported by the
following sponsors: Arcutis Biotherapeutics, Clinique, EltaMD,
Johnson & Johnson, and Procter & Gamble.
SOCS President Dr. Victoria
Barbosa comments, "We are thrilled to share these insightful
videos as part of our deep commitment to educating our patients,
fellow physicians and the public. As dermatologists and SOCS
members, we are passionate about promoting excellence in patient
care and achieving health equity for all."
To access the SOCS Educational Video Showcase, which includes
the 2024 series as well as 2023 SOCS Identity and MelanatED videos,
visit here.
About the Skin of Color Society
The Skin of Color
Society (SOCS) is a globally recognized leader in advancing skin of
color dermatology, with dermatologist members from 30 countries
worldwide. Founded in 2004 by Dr. Susan C.
Taylor, the SOCS mission is to promote awareness of and
excellence within the specialty through research, education,
mentorship, and advocacy.
SOCS works to increase diversity in dermatology and train
dermatology residents and fellows in delivering excellent,
culturally competent patient care. SOCS membership includes highly
skilled mentors across dermatology subspecialties (medical,
cosmetic, and surgical), and practice settings (private practice,
public service, and academia). Hundreds of medical students,
dermatology residents and fellows have been mentored through SOCS,
and numerous early and mid-career dermatologists have been awarded
research, fellowship, observership, career development and
innovation grants.
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