Northwestern University Department of Dermatology Center for Ethnic Skin and Hair - Skin of Color Symposium

Wednesday, October 2, 2024, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 250 E Superior St, Prentice L South, Chicago, IL


Identified gaps in education and training have contributed to health disparities in the medical and aesthetic care of patients with skin of color. The Northwestern Center for Ethnic Skin and Hair Skin of Color symposium will educate dermatology clinicians and trainees to better diagnose and treat dermatologic disorders in populations with skin of color, including those that disproportionately affect darker skin tones. The symposium will highlight the use of safe, effective, and culturally competent care to a diverse patient population, along with sharing practical pearls and the latest advances from our local leading experts in the field. Our program covers the broad range of inflammatory, pigmentary, and hair disorders that are prevalent in patients with skin of color, as well as safe approaches to aesthetic procedures in patients with darker skin pigmentation.

1. Describe the unique or nuanced presentations of cutaneous disease in skin of color
2. Discuss the cultural perspectives of patients with skin of color
3. Diagnose, evaluate, and safely treat dermatologic disease in skin of color patients

There are no registration fees for this meeting.

Registration closes on Friday, September 27, 2024. On-site registration will not be available.

Lunch, coffee, and light beverages will be provided to attendees.

For questions please contact:

Aylin Arredondo: [email protected]

Christina Erwin: [email protected]

 

Northwestern Giving: Support the Northwestern Medicine Center for Ethnic Skin & Hair

The Northwestern Medicine Center for Ethnic Skin & Hair is one of the first centers in the United States. We are committed to addressing the unique needs of skin of color patients through cutting edge clinical and basic science research, exceptional and personalized clinical care, and education of our patients, community, and future healthcare providers.  If you wish to support our symposium to help us cover the costs of CME, along with contributing to our continued growth in research, any level of giving would be greatly appreciated.  

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Contact Ashley Lough for more information on supporting the Department of Dermatology:

Ashley Lough
Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Development & Alumni Relations
312-503-0759
[email protected]

The Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Credit Designation Statement

The Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 3.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (3.25 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (3.25 hours)

Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

Feinberg School of Medicine adheres to the ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. All individuals in a position to control the content of a Continuing Education activity, including faculty, planners, reviewers, or others are required to disclose all financial relationships with ineligible entities (commercial interests). All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.

Please contact Katie Daley at [email protected] for more information on exhibiting at this symposium.