Professional Education Committee

The Professional Education Committee is dedicated to advancing the knowledge and expertise of healthcare professionals in skin of color dermatology, with a particular focus on meeting the unique and diverse needs of patients with skin of color.

The committee evaluates proposals from Medical Education Companies (MECs) submitted to SOCS to ensure the quality and relevance of educational collaborations with the MECs. It also plays a key role in developing clinician-focused content for the SOCS website, curating educational topics that enhance professional understanding and keep members informed of the latest advancements. Additionally, the committee collaborates with other committees to create video content for The Exchange x SOCS-our on-demand learning center tailored specifically to the needs of healthcare providers, aiming to support ongoing professional development and improve patient care outcomes. This committee, with support from the Media Relations Committee, oversees the clinical content of the monthly podcast Skin of Color Savvy: The Art & Science of Treating Patients of Color. Through these efforts, the committee strives to provide valuable, accessible resources for healthcare professionals.

In addition, the Professional Education committee has assumed the responsibilities of the SOC Images Task Force whereby it will oversee the Society’s relationship with the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD), facilitating collaboration on the AAD Image Collection database to ensure a more inclusive visual representation. Further, the committee will focus on increasing the presence of skin of color images in medical textbooks.

Finally, the committee will also be responsible for recommending to the Executive Committee national/domestic educational session collaborations in which SOCS members will present, thereby broadening the Society’s educational impact and visibility on a national scale.