MEMBERS & PROFESSIONALS
We’re excited to continue the 2026 SOCS Regional Networking and Educational Symposia series with a number of upcoming events!
SOCS Networking and Educational Symposia are supported by Pfizer, and offer a fantastic opportunity to connect with fellow SOCS members and meet new colleagues and friends while learning about important topics in skin of color dermatology.
Network, Learn and Engage with SOCS!
February 19, 2026
6:00 PM EST
Teddy & The Bully Bar
1200 19th Street Northwest
Washington, DC 20036-2412
United States
Hosted by:
Dr. Cheryl Burgess and Dr. Neelam Khan
July 8, 2026
6:00 PM CT
theWit Chicago
201 North State Street
Chicago, IL 60601
United States
Hosted by:
Dr. Victoria Barbosa, Dr. Ross Pearlman, Dr. Morayo Adisa, Dr. Elizabeth Kiracofe
SOCS successfully hosted a Regional Networking and Education Symposium in New York City on January 15, 2026, at the Red Rooster in Harlem, bringing together dermatologists, trainees, and student for an evening of connection and collaboration. Hosted by Drs. Babar Rao and Dina Strachan, the event provided a welcoming reception-style setting that encouraged meaningful conversations, peer networking, and relationship-building across career stages.
Attendees included residents, fellows, and practicing dermatologists from the greater New York, New Jersey and Connecticut regions, along with representatives from Pfizer, reflecting a strong shared commitment to advancing skin of color dermatology. The event reinforced SOCS’s mission to foster community, mentorship, and professional growth through regionally focused engagement.
We extend sincere thanks to our hosts, attendees, and sponsor, Pfizer, for contributing to a vibrant and well-attended evening, and we look forward to continuing this momentum through upcoming events across the country.
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We were thrilled to have such great turnouts at our two SOCS Regional Networking & Educational Symposia last week in Detroit, Michigan and Los Angeles, California! Thank you to all who joined us at both locations to engage with SOCS at these dynamic gatherings.
Special thanks to Dr. Diane Jackson-Richards (Detroit) and SOCS President Dr. Nada Elbuluk (Los Angeles) for graciously hosting these well-attended events, which brought together dermatology leaders, colleagues and friends— including many new faces and familiar ones in these respective communities. Both events provided rich opportunities for people to connect, exchange ideas, and learn more about the work of SOCS to advance the specialty of skin of color dermatology.
We extend our gratitude to Pfizer for their continued support of the Regional Networking & Educational Symposia series.
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SOCS proudly participated in the 2025 Society for Investigative Dermatology (SID) Annual Meeting held in San Diego, California from May 7-10, 2025. With nearly 1,600 attendees from across the globe, this four-day event provided a vibrant platform for scientific exchange, professional networking, and the advancement of dermatologic research.
SOCS Hosts Regional Networking & Educational Symposium in Indianapolis
Nearly 50 practicing dermatologists, residents, and medical students gathered on April 25, 2025, in Indianapolis for the Skin of Color Society (SOCS) Regional Networking & Educational Symposium, held in conjunction with the Indiana Academy of Dermatology Spring Meeting. This dynamic event provided a unique opportunity for attendees to connect with colleagues, learn more about the mission and programs of SOCS, and explore ways to engage more deeply with efforts to advance equity and excellence in dermatology.
