Mentorship Committee

The Mentorship Committee is committed to nurturing the next generation of dermatologists with a focus on skin of color. The committee offers valuable mentoring opportunities for medical students, residents and early-career members and individuals seeking to advance their knowledge and expertise in this specialized area. By facilitating connections between experienced professionals and emerging talent, the committee fosters career growth, encourages knowledge exchange, and promotes professional development. Its efforts are focused on ensuring a strong future for the field by supporting the growth of skilled, well-prepared dermatologists who can address the unique needs of diverse patient populations. This committee is responsible for reviewing the applications for the Observership Grant and Mentorship program.

Mentorship Committee

  • Sofia Chaudhry
    Saint Louis University
    Co-Chair
  • Olivia Choi
    Olivia Choi
    Senior Medical Director, Dermatology Johnson & Johnson
    Co-Chair
  • Steven D. Daveluy
    Steven D. Daveluy
    Wayne State University Physician Group
    Committee Member
  • Shamey Abdulkadir Kassim
    University of Washington School of Medicine
    Committee Member
  • Urmi Khanna
    Cleveland Clinic
    Committee Member
  • Natasha Mesinkovska
    University of California, Irvine
    Committee Member
  • Ingrid Roseborough
    Dermatology Center of the East Bay
    Committee Member
  • Vaneeta Sheth
    Lahey Hospital
    Committee Member
  • Alexander O. Uche Jr.
    Committee Member