Regional Networking & Educational Symposia

We’re excited to continue the 2025 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!

Upcoming Events:

New York, NY

January 15, 2026
7:00 PM EST

Red Rooster Harlem
310 Lenox Ave, New York, NY 10027

Hosted by:
Babar Rao, MD & Dina Strachan, MD

Washington, DC

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

Chicago, IL

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

Networking Indianapolis

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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Networking Indianapolis

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.