Skin of Color Society

01/12/2026

New Year, New You: Hear from Drs. Janiene Luke and Nkem Ugonabo about how to care for your skin, age gracefully, and look like the best version of you. Consistency is the key!

01/07/2026

Join us for a full, enriching day of cutting-edge research, thought-provoking discussion, and meaningful connection at the 22nd Annual Skin of Color Society Scientific Symposium on Thursday, March 26, 2026--our signature annual event!

This year’s Symposium—“Championing Evidence-Based Dermatology and Collaboration”—will explore how dermatologists can lead with evidence and integrity while showcasing the power of interdisciplinary collaboration in solving complex, systemic cases. The program will highlight the dermatologist’s role as a scientific leader, trusted educator, and collaborative partner—at the forefront of advancing health equity and restoring public trust.

The SOCS Scientific Meetings Committee, co-chaired by Drs. Janiene D. Luke and Temitayo Ogunleye, invites your participation in this inspiring and insightful Symposium. We will soon announce the full scientific program featuring an outstanding lineup of invited speakers, panels, and oral abstract presentations--watch here for details!

Learn more and register: bit.ly/SOCSSymposium26

01/06/2026

Check out this year in review, featuring highlights from insightful conversations between SOCS leaders on a wide array of important skin of color dermatology topics.

Skin of Color Savvy is the official podcast of the Skin of Color Society, produced by HCPLive.

https://www.hcplive.com/view/skin-of-color-savvy-highlights-from-2025

In this end-of-year reel, HCPLive has showcased several key highlights from the Skin of Color Savvy podcast in 2025.

12/31/2025

We are thrilled to report on a highly impactful year of progress, expansion, and innovation!

Thank you to all the SOCS leaders, members, Sponsors, collaborators, researchers, and innovators who have contributed to a fantastic year advancing knowledge and excellence in patient care. We look forward to engaging with you in 2026!

The Skin of Color Society is powered by globally recognized dermatology leaders. Pictured here are SOCS Presidents through the years, from left: Drs. Nada Elbuluk (Current President), with Past Presidents Valerie M. Harvey, Seemal R. Desai, Susan C. Taylor (Founder), Valerie D. Callender, Amy J. McM...

12/24/2025

To our Skin of Color Society family around the world, we extend our warmest wishes for a happy, healthy, and meaningful holiday season. We are so grateful to you all— our leaders, members, supporters, collaborators, and friends— for all you do to help us fulfill our mission.

12/17/2025

Symposium Watch 👀:
We are truly honored to welcome Dr. Regina M. Benjamin as our Keynote Speaker for the 22nd Annual Skin of Color Society Scientific Symposium, “Championing Evidence-Based Dermatology and Collaboration” on Thursday, March 26, 2026, in Denver, Colorado!

Dr. Benjamin’s career has spanned leadership roles in government, higher education, research, and healthcare, with accomplishments ranging from being the first African-American woman on the Board of the American Medical Association to being awarded the Nelson Mandela Award for Health and Human Rights.

Co-chaired by Dr. Janiene Luke and Dr. Temitayo Ogunleye and supported by the SOCS Scientific Meetings Committee, the upcoming Symposium will focus on:

🌟Exploring how dermatologists can lead with evidence and integrity and showcasing how collaboration across specialties can solve complex, systemic cases.

🌟Evidence-based care and interdisciplinary leadership, and championing the essential role of the dermatologist as a scientific leader, trusted educator, and collaborative partner—at the forefront of advancing health equity and restoring public trust.

Learn more and register early for our annual signature program--it's not to be missed!

🔗bit.ly/SOCSSymposium26

12/15/2025

Hear from SOCS President Dr. Nada Elbuluk in this The Dermatology Digest podcast episode recapping key insights from our recent virtual Media Day, along with happenings in the dynamic world of the Skin of Color Society--including leadership development, service, and global expansion initiatives!

Catch the whole episode here: bit.ly/DrElbulukTDD

12/10/2025

The 3rd SOCS Meeting the Challenge Summit was an outstanding success, thanks to the vision, incredible dedication, and contributions of so many! Special thanks to Founding Co-Chairs and SOCS Past Presidents and and their fantastic committee, our esteemed presenters, collaborators, sponsors, and participants! Together, we can make the difference in advancing clinical trials to be more inclusive and representative of the communities we serve.

12/06/2025

We are thrilled to present the 3rd Meeting the Challenge Summit this weekend in a ballroom filled with dermatology leaders, emerging and well-established investigators, clinicians, patients, industry partners, regulators, and the media to exchange ideas and insights, share experiences, and explore new models for inclusive and effective research.

This groundbreaking initiative has been led since 2022 by SOCS Past Presidents Dr. Valerie Callender and Valerie Harvey, with SOCS Meeting the Challenge in Research Committee members Drs. Carole Bitar, Stafford G. Brown, III, Cheryl Burgess, Angel Byrd, Alexandra Charrow, Seemal R. Desai, Candrice Heath, Tarannum Jaleel, Amy McMichael, Chidubem Okeke, Kanade Shinkai, Hema Sundaram, Junko Takesh*ta, Jonathan S. Weiss, and Jane Yoo--working in collaboration with the SOCS Advocacy Committee, co-chaired by Drs. Prince Adotama and Elizabeth Anne Kiracofe.

We look forward to sharing thought-provoking and inspiring content from this extraordinary meeting of the minds--including a special episode of our podcast, Skin of Color Savvy, produced by HCPLive coming out soon!

12/03/2025

Interested in gaining skills, experience, and mentorship training in clinical investigation? Our groundbreaking collaboration with the National Medical Association Dermatology Section, known as the Clinical Investigator Training Mentorship Program, may be the perfect opportunity for you!

There's still time to learn more and apply to participate in this unique and highly valuable program. Applications are due by December 19, 2025.

Check it out: bit.ly/SOCSCITM

12/01/2025

Here's a write-up in ReachMD covering our recent 8th Annual SOCS Media Day, "Trends & Truths in Skin of Color: Setting the Record Straight in the Age of Misinformation."

Check out our globally recognized experts' insights into a wide range of hot topics in skin of color dermatology.

In an era of misinformation and viral skincare fads, the Skin of Color Society’s (SOCS) 8th Annual Media Day offered a timely and authoritative voice, gathering top board-certified dermatologists to address critical dermatologic topics relevant to patients with skin of color. From trending TikTok ...

11/26/2025

Last chance to register for the 3rd Meeting the Challenge Summit happening on December 5-6 in Washington, D.C! As part of this rich experience, we'll have a session on "Understanding the Role of AI in the Future of Clinical Trials," with SOCS leaders Drs. Jenna Lester and Jane Yoo.

If you're interested in advancing dermatology in clinical trials, this is the place to be!

For details and registration, visit:
bit.ly/SOCSSummit2025