A Candid Conversation on Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in Dermatology
Next Steps in Derm reached out to dermatologists playing a role in overcoming barriers in equity, diversity and inclusion in dermatology for their insight on the most pressing EDI issues in the field.
Issues of injustice and inequality have come to the forefront in our country in the last year, and dermatology is no exception.
“It’s truly impressive to realize that for some of us, there� …
Next Steps in Derm reached out to dermatologists playing a role in overcoming barriers in equity, diversity and inclusion in dermatology for their insight on the most pressing EDI issues in the field.
Issues of injustice and inequality have come to the forefront in our country in the last year, and dermatology is no exception.
“It’s truly impressive to realize that for some of us, there� … Continue reading "A Candid Conversation on Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in Dermatology"
Skin color comes in all shades. Similarly, dermatologists should reflect the diversity that is apparent in our patients. However, in the US, African-Americans make up 12.8% of the population while there are only 3% of Black dermatologists.1 Addressing this gap is beneficial because studies have shown race-concordant visits are longer and have higher levels of patient satisfaction and patient engag … 
NBC News was one of the media outlets who covered the Marines’ recent tightening of shaving waivers, which could negatively impact the careers of Marines with pseudofolliculitis barbae (PFB). Under a 2022 policy, Marines with treatment-resistant PFB could receive temporary or permanent shaving waivers. Now, Marines with PFB could be separated from the branch if their PFB does not improve within … 
Last September, a co-resident and I had the opportunity to attend the annual congress of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venerology (EADV) in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. With over 17,300 attendees from over 50+ countries and a substantial contingent of “delegates” from Europe, Asia, and Africa, this was a truly diverse experience that showcased the best of dermatology from around the … 
The past year has been an extraordinary time in drug approvals in medical dermatology, especially the approval of treatments that impact patients with skin of color, according to Dr. Andrew F. Alexis, co-chair of Skin of Color Update. Next Steps in Derm, in partnership with Skin of Color Update, interviewed Dr. Alexis, who is also vice-chair for diversity and inclusion for the Weill Cornell Medica … 