Resolution: S-21-31: RESEARCH AND TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES FOR DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT OF DERMATOLOGIC CONDITIONS IN PEOPLE OF COLOR

[Valerie Lile]

WHEREAS, dermatological literature has highlighted disparities in people of color¹; and

WHEREAS, research has shown that people of color have increased morbidity and mortality rates secondary to dermatological conditions such as skin cancer and atopic dermatitis compared to whites^1,2; and

WHEREAS, studies have outlined the need and desire for additional training and exposure to dermatological conditions in people of color among medical students, residents, and practicing dermatologist¹; and

WHEREAS, a review of dermatologic literature demonstrates a lack of empirical data on epidemiology, natural history, clinical presentation, complications, and treatment of specific skin diseases in people of color¹; now, therefore be it

RESOLVED, that the Student Osteopathic Medical Association (SOMA) advocates to the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) to support development of research and training opportunities in the diagnosis and treatment of dermatologic conditions in people of color.

Explanatory Statement

References

1. Buster KJ, Stevens EI, Elmets CA. Dermatologic health disparities. Dermatol Clin. 2012;30(1):53-viii. doi:10.1016/j.det.2011.08.002

 

2. Buster KJ, Ezenwa, E. Health disparities and skin cancer in people of color. Practical Dermatology. 2019; April, 38–42. https://practicaldermatology.com/articles/2019-apr/health-disparities-and-skin-cancer-in-people-of-color?c4src=issue:feed

Submitted by:

Zachery Hensel, OMS II-VCOM-Carolinas;
Meg Ray, OMS II-VCOM-Carolinas

 

Action Taken:
Date:
Effective Time Period: Ongoing

 

[Author]

Posts