Historical Background of Race and Ethnicity in Medicine: Criticisms and Challenges
On-Demand Video
Event Details
2023 Meeting the Challenge Summit
Population Descriptors in Dermatology
Session 1: Historical Background of Race and Ethnicity in Medicine: Criticisms and Challenges
This meeting was planned and organized by the 2023-2024 SOCS Diversity in Dermatology Clinical Trials Task Force co-chaired by Drs. Valerie D. Callender and Valerie M. Harvey. More details can be found here.
Moderator
Valerie M. Harvey, MD, MPH, FAAD
Co-Director, Skin of Color Research Institute, Hampton University
Immediate Past President & Co-Chair of Diversity in Dermatology Clinical Trials Task Force,
Skin of Color Society
Dr. Harvey earned her undergraduate and medical degrees from the University of Virginia. She completed her residency and Chief Residency at the University of Maryland Medical Center. She later received a Master of Public Health from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. Dr. Harvey is a Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology.
Dr. Harvey specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of pigmentary disorders such as hyperpigmentation and melasma, as well as other skin conditions which disproportionately impact minority patients. Her past research efforts have focused on studying gaps in melanoma outcomes and the use of dermatology services among the underserved. Dr. Harvey has authored many scientific articles and book chapters, and has lectured at national medical meetings on these topics.
Dr. Harvey is an active leader in the dermatologic community. She is the Director for Hampton Roads Center for Dermatology. She is the Immediate Past President of the Skin of Color Society and serves on numerous boards and committees for the American Academy of Dermatology. She is also the Past President for the Virginia Dermatology Society.