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Educational Showcase

Welcome to the Skin of Color Society Educational Showcase!

We are pleased to present an exciting new series of educational videos addressing important topics impacting patients of color and the field of skin of color dermatology, beginning with our most recent release of videos that derived from the 2024 SOCS Media Day.

The educational videos in this series feature several SOCS leaders who shared their expertise and insights, including: Drs. Victoria Barbosa, Andrew F. Alexis, Shawn Kwatra, Janiene Luke, Nkem Ugonabo, Prince Adotama, and Nada Elbuluk

The 2024 Media Day initiative includes several Ask the Expert videos as well as MelanatED videos on various topics of interest to patients of color, dermatologists and other physicians. Additional leadership interviews will be released later in 2024.

This initiative was generously supported by the following Sponsors:

Arcutis Biotherapeutics, Clinique, EltaMD, Johnson & Johnson, and Procter & Gamble.

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2023 Media Day Videos

We thankfully recognize the SOCS experts who contributed to the creation of the 2023 Media Day educational video initiative, including: Drs. Susan Taylor, Andrew F. Alexis, Valerie M. Harvey, Candrice R. Heath, Janiene Luke, Corey L. Hartman, Shawn Kwatra, and Nkem Ugonabo.

The 2023 SOCS Media Day resulted in 10 SOCS Identity Videos and 8 Patient Education Videos in the MelanatED series, as shown below.

SOCS Identity Videos

Hear from Skin of Color Society leaders about why they chose dermatology as their life's work in this unforgettable video, featuring Drs. Susan Taylor, Andrew Alexis, Valerie Harvey, Candrice Heath, Janiene Luke, Corey Hartman, Shawn Kwatra, and Nkem Ugonabo. 

Different dermatologic diseases and conditions present differently in darker skin. Find out more by watching this educational video, which features expert insights from Drs. Susan Taylor, Andrew Alexis, Valerie Harvey, Candrice Heath, Janiene Luke, Corey Hartman, Shawn Kwatra, and Nkem Ugonabo. 

Gain valuable insights from Skin of Color Society leaders about what Cultural Competency means in everyday practice. This video features Drs. Susan Taylor, Andrew Alexis, Valerie Harvey, Candrice Heath, Janiene Luke, Corey Hartman, Shawn Kwatra, and Nkem Ugonabo. 

Find out about patient safety for skin of color patients seeking various procedures from leading Skin of Color Society experts! This educational video features insights from Drs. Susan Taylor, Andrew Alexis, Valerie Harvey, Candrice Heath, Janiene Luke, Corey Hartman, Shawn Kwatra, and Nkem Ugonabo. 

Leading Skin of Color Society experts share their key takeaway messages for patients of color! Hear from Drs. Susan Taylor, Andrew Alexis, Valerie Harvey, Candrice Heath, Janiene Luke, Corey Hartman, Shawn Kwatra, and Nkem Ugonabo. 

Hear from Skin of Color Society leaders about how this global organization is working to change the healthcare landscape for people of color by increasing diversity in dermatology, reducing health disparities, expanding much-needed research in skin of color dermatology, offering many educational and training opportunities for dermatologists at all career stages, and more. This video features insights from Drs. Susan C. Taylor, Andrew F. Alexis, Valerie M. Harvey, Candrice R. Heath, Janiene Luke, Corey L. Hartman, Shawn Kwatra, and Nkem Ugonabo.

Find out about the importance of seeing a board-certified dermatologist with special training and expertise in treating skin of color from Skin of Color Society experts! This informative video features Drs. Susan Taylor, Andrew Alexis, Valerie Harvey, Candrice Heath, Janiene Luke, Corey Hartman, Shawn Kwatra, and Nkem Ugonabo.

For patients of color, Skin of Color Society experts share their insights and tips for finding "Dr. Right"--the board-certified dermatologist who is the right fit for your dermatologic needs.This video features Drs. Susan Taylor, Andrew Alexis, Valerie Harvey, Candrice Heath, Janiene Luke, Corey Hartman, Shawn Kwatra, and Nkem Ugonabo.

Diversity in dermatology equals excellence in patient care. Hear why from Skin of Color Society experts! This insightful video features Drs. Susan Taylor, Andrew Alexis, Valerie Harvey, Candrice Heath, Janiene Luke, Corey Hartman, Shawn Kwatra, and Nkem Ugonabo.

Learn about the vital importance of early detection and diagnosis in patients of color through this informative video featuring Skin of Color Society experts Drs. Susan Taylor, Andrew Alexis, Valerie Harvey, Candrice Heath, Janiene Luke, Corey Hartman, Shawn Kwatra, and Nkem Ugonabo.

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