Art and Medicine: The Intersection of Science and Humanity
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Event Details
Skin of Color Society 20th Annual Skin of Color Society Scientific Symposium
Pathways to Equity: Advancing Advocacy, Research, and Clinical Excellence
Presented and recorded on March 7, 2024 in San Diego, CA
Non-CME
Panel: Art and Medicine: The Intersection of Science and Humanity
This meeting was planned and organized by the 2023-2024 SOCS Scientific Committee co-chaired by Drs. Nada Elbuluk and Chere Lucas Anthony. View Final Program.
Moderator
Lynn J. McKinley-Grant, MD
Associate Professor
Vice Chair, Diversity and Community Engagement
Department of Dermatology,
Duke University School of Medicine
Dr. Lynn McKinley-Grant is an Associate Professor of Dermatology at Howard University College of Medicine, board-certified in Dermatology and Internal Medicine. She earned her M.D. from Harvard Medical School and completed postdoctoral training at Boston Medical Center and New York University. As a Molecular Biology Fellow at NIH, she focused on early signs of systemic disease in black and brown skin. With over 25 years of experience, she has treated diverse populations, emphasizing accurate clinical assessments. Dr. McKinley-Grant integrates arts into medical curricula, promoting empathy and cultural competency. She received awards for Arts and Humanities from the American Academy of Dermatology and is actively involved in non-profit arts education.
Panelists
Rick Guidotti
Founder and Director
Positive Exposure
Rick Guidotti, an award-winning photographer, has spent more than twenty-five years collaborating internationally with nonprofit organizations, hospitals, medical schools, educational institutions, museums, galleries, advocacy groups and communities to effect a sea-change in societal attitudes towards individuals living with genetic, physical, behavioral or intellectual difference. Rick's work has been published in newspapers, magazines, and journals as diverse as Elle, GQ, People, the American Journal of Medical Genetics, The Lancet, Spirituality and Health, the Washington Post, Atlantic Monthly and LIFE Magazine. Rick is the founder and director of POSITIVE EXPOSURE, a non-profit organization that creates a more inclusive world for individuals and communities at risk of stigma and exclusion through photography, film, educational programs, and advocacy.
Byron Kim
Senior Critic
Yale School of Art
Byron Kim is a distinguished figure in the art world, serving as Senior Critic at the Yale School of Art and Co-director of the Yale Norfolk School of Art. With a wealth of experience, Kim contributes to the artistic discourse and education, shaping the next generation of artists at Yale. His multifaceted role underscores his commitment to both critique and mentorship within the realm of contemporary art.