SOCS News - Skin of Color Society

The Skin of Color Society Approaches its 20th Anniversary with Groundbreaking Initiatives Underway to Change the Dermatology Landscape for People of Color

(June 28, 2023, Chicago, IL)— As the world’s leading professional organization dedicated to skin of color dermatology, the Skin of Color Society (SOCS) is approaching its 20th anniversary milestone with several signature programs and groundbreaking initiatives underway that help bring greater diversity to dermatology, reduce healthcare disparities, advance much-needed research, expand training and mentorship opportunities for dermatologists, and amplify patient education.

Founded in 2004 by dermatology leader Susan C. Taylor, MD, FAAD, SOCS is flourishing with unprecedented growth and expansion in recent times, making seminal contributions to the field of dermatology. Highlights from its most active and innovative year in history include:

Leading the way with skin of color patient and dermatology educational videos

Today, SOCS releases a wide-ranging series of educational videos generated through its recent 6th Annual SOCS Media Day, including the “MelanatED” series of eight short-form educational videos and ten SOCS Identity Videos. Covering key topics ranging from cultural competency, hair loss, inflammatory diseases, and sunscreen in skin of color to patient safety, the importance of early detection, how to find “Dr. Right” and much more, this powerful collection sheds lights on issues of special importance and interest to patients of color and the physicians who care for them.

The Skin of Color Society Reaches New Heights in 2021 as a Global Organization of Dermatologists Dedicated to Achieving Health Equity & Excellence in Patient Care

(December 20, 2021–Chicago, IL)–The Skin of Color Society, (SOCS), an international professional organization dedicated to advancing skin of color dermatology through research, education, mentorship and advocacy, reports several record-setting accomplishments through its signature programs and important initiatives in 2021.
Highlights from the Society’s most active and successful year in its 18-year history include:

The Society launched a groundbreaking online learning management system known as the SOCS Dermatology E-Learning and Equity Platform (DEEP), which enables members to learn straight from leading skin of color dermatology experts at their own pace, and earn continuing medical education (CME) credits through dermatology educational webinars and practice management content. This unique educational program is made possible by a grant from L’Oréal Dermatological Beauty Brands: SkinCeuticals, La Roche-Posay, and CeraVe.