Diversity in Medicine
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Boosting the presence of darker skin in rheumatology education
Doctors are beginning to address educational gaps in rheumatologists’ exposure to rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases in people with darker...
The Optimized Doctor
Say my name
Mispronouncing names can alienate patients. It might make them feel like we don’t “know” them or that we don’t care about them.
Conference Coverage
Black patients with cutaneous sarcoidosis may have more systemic and CV disease
Black patients were significantly more likely to have two or more organs involved and have higher rates of cardiac involvement.
Conference Coverage
Blacks and Hispanics have higher inpatient use for mycosis fungoides
Findings reinforce need to maintain “higher index of suspicion” in these patients.
Conference Coverage
Melanoma presents at later stages, but at an earlier age in Asian Americans
The findings are consistent with previous studies indicating delayed detection of melanoma in Asians, compared with non-Hispanic Whites.
For Residents
Empowering Residents to Address Socioeconomic Disparities in Dermatology
Even while in training, dermatology residents have the agency to impact their communities by connecting their expertise to the patients in...
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Top JAMA editor on leave amid podcast investigation
Dr. Howard Bauchner has been placed on administrative leave while the investigation takes place.
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JAMA editor resigns over controversial podcast
The editor questioned the existence of systemic racism during the podcast.
Original Research
Distribution of Skin-Type Diversity in Photographs in AAD Online Educational Modules
The authors evaluated representation of darker skin types in the Basic Dermatology Curriculum of the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD), a...
Skin of Color
The Importance of Service Learning in Dermatology Residency: An Actionable Approach to Improve Resident Education and Skin Health Equity
Service learning is an educational approach that combines learning objectives with community service to provide a comprehensive scholastic...
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JAMA podcast on racism in medicine faces backlash
The editor of JAMA and the head of the AMA have joined others in criticizing the episode.