Library Guides: Skin of Color Resources: Getting Involved

Associations

Association of Medical Illustrators - Diversity Committee
The Diversity Committee works on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) efforts within the association.
Centre of Evidence Based Dermatology
The Centre of Evidence Based Dermatology (CEBD) has an international reputation for skin research and evidence based practice. They conduct independent research into the treatment and prevention of skin disease that is of direct relevance to patients, clinicians and NHS managers.
International League of Dermatological Societies
The ILDS is a global organisation, raising dermatological issues at the highest level- the only skin specialist organization in official relations with the WHO.
Skin of Color Society
The Skin of Color Society was established in 2004 by Susan C. Taylor, M.D. Its purpose is to promote awareness of, and excellence within, skin of color dermatology. The Society is committed to the education of health care providers and the general public on dermatologic health issues related to skin of color.

Skin of Color Society Research Awards
The SOCS Dermatology Research Award will provide up to five annual research grants (each up to $20,000) to promote dermatology research within the field of skin of color.
NSU Health Professions Research Grants
The HPD Research Grants program provides student and faculty researchers an initial funding opportunity to pursue their research projects, demonstrate knowledge and research advancement in critical areas, and develop strategic external public and private partnerships that may further lead to knowledge and innovation achievements, success, and ultimately address today’s societal challenges and needs.

Association of Medical Illustrators Annual Meeting
The AMI annual meeting is a gathering of professional, student, and associate members of the association. Non-members are welcome as well.
Skin of Color Update
In providing the latest updates on diagnostic, therapeutic, and cosmetic treatment best practices for dermatologic conditions in populations with skin of color, the conference equips practitioners to deliver safe, effective, and culturally competent care to a diverse patient population.
Skin Spectrum Summit
The Skin Spectrum Summit is a landmark educational congress of healthcare professionals dedicated to providing better dermatologic care for Canada's diverse population. The conference provides education on treating patients across all six Fitzpatrick skin types, emphasizing care for Types IV–VI.

Twitter Accounts:

@BrwnSkinMatters - Addressing the lack of reference photos of dermatological conditions on non-white skin.
@HUSCRI - Hampton University Skin of Color Research Institute’s goal: to identify the contributing factors of skin diseases which are unique to people with skin of color.
@SkinOfColor - Dedicated to promoting awareness & excellence within Skin of Color Dermatology.
@SkinOfColorDerm - Skin of Color Update (previously SOCSS) is the largest CE event dedicated to evidence-based research and new practical pearls for treating skin of color.

Instagram Accounts:

@BrownSkinMatters - Addressing the lack of reference photos of dermatological conditions on skin of color.
@SkinOfColorUpdate - The largest dermatology event dedicated to skin of color.
@VisualDxImages - VisualDx is reducing bias in medicine by offering point of care clinical decision support to care for all patients.

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