Diversity in Medicine
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Eruptive Annular Papules on the Trunk of an Organ Transplant Recipient
A 50-year-old Black woman with systemic lupus erythematosus and a renal transplant 15 years prior due to lupus nephritis presented with a...
Commentary
Improving Dermatologic Care for South Asian Patients: Understanding Religious and Cultural Practices
By becoming familiar with the unique health care needs of South Asian patients, dermatologists can become key players in reducing health care...
Latest News
AAD announces diversity initiatives
The 3-year plan includes promoting mentorship and increasing diversity within the AAD structure
For Residents
Advice for Applying to Dermatology as an Applicant of Color: Keep Going
Dermatology is one of the most competitive medical specialties to apply for residency. There is a lack of diversity in dermatology, and the cause...
Feature
Diversification of dermatology workforce takes shape
Leaders see new efforts as first step for better care of diverse U.S. population.
For Residents
Rural Residency Curricula: Potential Target for Improved Access to Care?
Dermatology residency programs can influence medical students and resident dermatologists to provide care in rural and geographically isolated...
Case Reports
Herpes Zoster May Be a Marker for COVID-19 Infection During Pregnancy
A number of cutaneous skin manifestations have appeared in relation to the newly diagnosed coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic and...
Commentary
Racial Disparities in Dermatology Training: The Impact on Black Patients
We must continue to work toward increasing diversity of the dermatology workforce, including a diverse range of skin tones in images used in...
Conference Coverage
Efforts underway to eradicate racism in photomedicine
"No technology is 'born racist,' of course; it is up to us to prevent history from repeating itself and prevent these biases from being ingrained...
From the Journals
Survey finds Black, Hispanic patients may prefer race-concordant dermatologists, highlighting opportunities for changes in education and practice
Skin care from a dermatologist of the same race is preferred by a sizable proportion of non-White patients.
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AMA takes on vaccine misinformation, physician vaccines, racism
The AMA House of Delegates recently issued multiple new policies on controversial topics that many clinicians face on a regular basis.