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The Skin of Color Society, in conjunction with the NMA Dermatology Section, is proud to present the Diversity in Clinical Research (DiCR) Mentorship Program. This mentorship program is intended to:

We believe a diverse research workforce is essential, as it builds trust for clinical research in underserved populations.

DiCR Mentorship Program Overview

The DiCR Mentorship program will select 5 board-certified dermatologists (mentees) from racial/ethnic groups underrepresented in medicine with little or no clinical trials experience. They will receive a didactic online course (Phase 1) an in-person 8 hour training, and longitudinal mentorship experience (Phase 2) .

Mentees will be required to successfully complete Phase I of the program in order to be paired with a dermatologist experienced in conducting clinical trials (mentor).

Phase I: Online Course (NMA Dermatology Section): June 3-July 24, 2023

Mentees will participate in an 8-part online course (Foundations & Principles of Clinical Trials). These 2-hour sessions will run every Saturday from June 3rd through July 24th.

In-Person Training/Meet Your Mentor: Friday, July 28, 2023 | New Orleans, LA

After successful completion of Phase I course work, mentees will attend an 8-hour in-person training on Friday, July 28th, in New Orleans, LA.

Travel stipend: SOCS will provide a travel stipend to cover airfare and 1 night hotel accommodation, provided selected mentees submit their travel expenses. Mentees will be responsible for booking their own airfare and hotel for the in-person training.

Phase II: Longitudinal Mentorship (Skin of Color Society): July-December 2023

Mentees will continue professional development through longitudinal mentorship until December 2023.

Mentors and mentees will have access to a 12-week curriculum as a reference guide/tool-kit.

Call for Applications

The Skin of Color Society, in conjunction with the NMA Dermatology Section, is seeking board-certified dermatologists (mentees) from racial/ethnic groups underrepresented in medicine with little or no clinical trials experience to participate in the DiCR Mentorship program.

Mentee Eligibility Criteria:

Application Deadline:

A Future With Diversity Starts Now

Questions?

Please email the National Medical Association Dermatology Section (NMA Derm) at dermatology@nmanet.org with any questions regarding Phase I or the application process of the DiCR program.

Please reach out to the Skin of Color Society (SOCS) via phone at +1- 630-578-399 or email info@skinofcolorsociety.org with any questions regarding Phase II of the DiCR program.

We graciously acknowledge the support from Janssen/Johnson & Johnson for this program.

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