We are thrilled to introduce a groundbreaking initiative led by SOCS President Victoria Barbosa, MD, MPH, MBA, FAAD, known as the SOCS Center for Leadership (CFL). The Center’s mission is to develop leaders who will drive the dermatology field forward with innovation, inclusivity, and excellence.
As Dr. Barbosa remarked in her stirring Presidential address at the 20th Scientific Symposium,
“We need leaders in SOCS and leaders in other organizations. We have to be in the room where it happens in order to help our patients!”
With this in mind, we will offer comprehensive leadership education through a health equity lens. The innovative curriculum will include live and on-demand online programming, as well as a more structured cohort experience that blends webinars and online community with an immersive, in-person leadership development program that will be tailored to individual needs, interests and aspirations. We will officially launch the CFL’s leadership development program with a three-part webinar series covering the following topics, with all the pertinent details coming soon:
• Wednesday, September 25, 7-8 pm CT: Masterclass in Social Media—Featuring SOCS leaders Drs. Corey L. Hartman and Suchismita (Tia) Paul, who will share their secrets for their strong success and high engagement on social media.
• November 2024: My Path to Presidency—Featuring a globally recognized leader telling her leadership journey through several dermatology organizations.
• February 2025: Amplifying Your Impact in Society Leadership Roles—Featuring seasoned leaders who have served various major dermatology organizations.
Watch for details about how you can become engaged in the CFL.
Let us know if you are interested in the SOCS Center for Leadership!