August 17, 2024
10:00am - 1:00pm ET
In recognition of persistent gaps in dermatologic training as it pertains to skin of colour, the 2024 Colloquium on the Black Patient in Dermatology discussed topics in dermatology specific to Black patients and recent progress on advancing the inclusion of diverse skin tones in research and medical education.
It featured the third Dr. Mercy Alexis Keynote lecture, presented by Dr. Susan C. Taylor, the Bernett Johnson Professor of Dermatology at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, on the topic of “Mentorship in Dermatology.”
Meeting faculty included Dr. Andrew F. Alexis, Dr. Renée A. Beach, Dr. Ncoza Dlova, Dr. Marissa Joseph, Dr. Jenna Lester, Dr. Monica K. Li, Dr. Yvette Miller-Monthrope, Dr. Patricia Oyetakin, Dr. Susan C. Taylor and Dr. Heather Woolery-Lloyd.
Introduction
Mentorship in Dermatology Dr. Mercy Alexis Keynote Lecture
Addressing the Greatest Disparities in Dermatological Care for Patients of Colour
Dr. Andrew F. Alexis
Amplifying Awareness: Black Skin Care Advocacy on Social Media
Dr. Patricia Oyetakin
Update on Psoriasis in Skin of Colour
First Live Panel Discussion
Skin and Nail Health in Black Patients: Recognizing Common Conditions
Practical Pearls: Cosmetic Therapies for Patients of Colour
Dr. Renée A. Beach
Pediatric Dermatology for Darker Pigmented Skin
Addressing Racial/Ethnic Variations in Atopic Dermatitis and the Role of Skincare in Improving Outcomes Sponsored by CeraVe
Second Live Panel Discussion
Drs. Alexis, Beach, Joseph, Miller-Monthrope, Li, & Lester
Conclusion
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