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The National Medical Association Dermatology Advocacy Committee seeks to bring current and future leaders in dermatology together to actively advocate for dermatologic issues impacting the African American community. Our goal is to advocate for dermatologists as authorities of skin, hair, and nail disorders and leaders of the healthcare team particularly when care involves our most vulnerable patient populations. Our committee recognizes that the only way to improve patient care and outcomes for all Americans is through recognition of and resolution of healthcare disparities, culturally competent patient care, and improved access for historically underserved populations. There is an intricate relationship between lack of diversity within the field and disparities in care and our advocacy work seeks to tackle these issues. We aim to collaborate with organizations with similar missions in an effort to be a collective voice for the underserved.
The National Medical Association Dermatology Mentorship Committee was established to increase the representation of African Americans as well as other students of color in the field of dermatology. By connecting mentees with mentors, we aim to engage, enlighten, and empower individuals on their development to advance their career as a dermatologist through guidance on the application and interviewing process as well as professional development beyond residency training.
The Mentorship Committee aims to:
The Dermatology Section for the NMA Mentorship Program invites you and all of your colleagues and friends who have not signed up for our mentorship program to complete the google form below to be paired with a mentee for this academic year.
If you were previously paired with a mentee there is no need to fill out the form again. You will continue your mentorship as you and your mentee have previously agreed upon.
Also, if you know a student that is interested in participating in the mentorship program and being paired with a mentor, please have them fill out the "Mentee Sign Up Form" above.
Should you have any questions or concerns please contact the mentorship committee at [email protected]
Thank you for participating in the mentorship program and stay tuned for exciting updates and webinars coming in the near future!
Chair: DiAnne Davis, MD
The Mentorship Committee aims to:
- Promote and encourage representation among African Americans in the field of dermatology
- Provide mentorship opportunities among younger members interested in dermatology
- Provide a collaborative environment in which students and younger members are given opportunities to participate in research projects, away rotations, publications, and speaking engagements on a local, regional, and national level
- Reach back and provide guidance to younger members and students as they navigate the residency application process to increase their chances of matching into dermatology
- Become the leading organization that produces the largest number of African American dermatologists practicing in the world.
The Dermatology Section for the NMA Mentorship Program invites you and all of your colleagues and friends who have not signed up for our mentorship program to complete the google form below to be paired with a mentee for this academic year.
If you were previously paired with a mentee there is no need to fill out the form again. You will continue your mentorship as you and your mentee have previously agreed upon.
Also, if you know a student that is interested in participating in the mentorship program and being paired with a mentor, please have them fill out the "Mentee Sign Up Form" above.
Should you have any questions or concerns please contact the mentorship committee at [email protected]
Thank you for participating in the mentorship program and stay tuned for exciting updates and webinars coming in the near future!
Chair: DiAnne Davis, MD
The National Medical Association Research Committee seeks to create relevant research experiences for African American patients, medical students and private investigators. The research committee is committed to creating a pipeline for NMA Dermatology members to be supported as the principal investigator in research projects that address health disparities in which African Americans carry the burden of disease. Our mission is to find partnership opportunities that help NMA Dermatology design and create robust protocols to address disease burdens in underserved communities. We support research protocols that include studies of relevant disease conditions and diverse study populations. We also support historically underrepresented minority students seeking opportunities to do representative research that ultimately produces relevant data and publications that will improve the treatment outcomes and quality of life of people in the African American community. We aim to partner with organizations looking to amplify a voice for the underserved.
Chair: Prince Adotama, MD and Hope Mitchell, MD
Chair: Prince Adotama, MD and Hope Mitchell, MD
NMA Derm Journal Club Subcommittee
The NMA Derm Journal Club (JC) provides a platform for students, fellows and residents to present exciting new research in dermatology and interact with faculty members. Journal Club is held on the third Sunday of each month from 7-8 PM EST. As a member of the NMA Derm Journal Club Subcommittee your responsibilities would include:
The NMA Derm Research, Newsletter and Webinar Subcommittee is aimed at making NMA/SNMA members aware of the research opportunities available and updates within the organization. As a member of the NMA Derm Research, Newsletter and Webinar Subcommittee your responsibilities would include:
The NMA Derm Annual Meeting and Research Symposium Subcommittee helps plan the national meeting and the NMA Derm Research Symposium. As a member of the NMA Derm Research Symposium Subcommittee your responsibilities would include:
The NMA Derm Journal Club (JC) provides a platform for students, fellows and residents to present exciting new research in dermatology and interact with faculty members. Journal Club is held on the third Sunday of each month from 7-8 PM EST. As a member of the NMA Derm Journal Club Subcommittee your responsibilities would include:
- Identify and obtain a headshot and bio from the faculty member who will facilitate JC.
- Retrieve JC articles for discussion, send email invite to potential faculty facilitator and update monthly flyer.
- Familiarize presenters with the JC process and coordinate “pre JC” meeting with faculty and presenters.
- Create a google spreadsheet/questionnaire application for those interested in presenting.
The NMA Derm Research, Newsletter and Webinar Subcommittee is aimed at making NMA/SNMA members aware of the research opportunities available and updates within the organization. As a member of the NMA Derm Research, Newsletter and Webinar Subcommittee your responsibilities would include:
- Create monthly newsletters about dermatology meetings and research-related deadlines (first newsletter aimed for February 2023).
- Email faculty and attending dermatologists to identify potential research projects and seek their interest in hosting webinars.
- Maintaine an up-to-date research sign-up sheet to allow for medical students. interested in research to be matched with an NMA faculty member with similar research interests for a specific research project.
- Plan and execute a webinar session on interesting topics for medical students interested in dermatology.
The NMA Derm Annual Meeting and Research Symposium Subcommittee helps plan the national meeting and the NMA Derm Research Symposium. As a member of the NMA Derm Research Symposium Subcommittee your responsibilities would include:
- Assist NMA Derm Vice Chair with planning the agenda for the annual meeting (including but not limited to inviting speakers, coordinating student volunteers)
- Create and promote call for abstract flyer for the research symposium
- Identify judges to review abstracts, powerpoints and finalists presentations at the national meeting
- Create a google document for the symposium application process
- Collaborate with the NMA Derm Strat Comm social media team on ways to promote the symposium
- Although not required, attendance at the annual meeting (last weekend in July) and symposium is preferred
The National Medical Association Dermatology Strategic communications committee manages communications through social, digital, and print media.
The Strategic communications committee and the medical student teams are responsible for the following:
• Instagram Management
• Google Form and Google Calendar Coordination
• Trivia Tuesday Content Creation
• Diagnosis of the Month Content Creation
• Takeover Thursday Content Creation
Chair: Jeaneen Chappell, MD
The Strategic communications committee and the medical student teams are responsible for the following:
• Instagram Management
• Google Form and Google Calendar Coordination
• Trivia Tuesday Content Creation
• Diagnosis of the Month Content Creation
• Takeover Thursday Content Creation
Chair: Jeaneen Chappell, MD
The National Medical Association Membership Committee seeks to increase member engagement by creating an environment that fosters connections, valuable participation and purposeful involvement for the enrichment of our members and their future and/or current careers in dermatology. The Membership Committee's vision is to guide our members who are underrepresented in medicine to maximize the benefits and value of their membership within NMA Dermatology section.
NMA STUDENT LEADERSHIP
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We're excited to announce that nominations are now open for student leadership positions within our esteemed section. If you know a dedicated and passionate student who would excel in shaping the future of dermatology, please consider nominating them for a leadership role today. Self nominations are allowed. Nominations are due by 5pm on June 30th.
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