The Importance of Pathway Programs in Increasing Diversity in Dermatology: Efforts Made by the American Academy of Dermatology

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

12-1-2024

Publication Title

Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology

Abstract

Our country's population continues to diversify, highlighting the need for an equally diverse physician workforce to care for patients. Unfortunately, the percentage of underrepresented minority residents in dermatology has remained relatively unchanged over the past several years. To address this disparity, the American Academy of Dermatology created the Pathways Programs to focus on early exposure to dermatology, skill-building workshops, research, and mentorship. The overarching goal is to increase the number of underrepresented minority dermatologists, which will result in improved patient care and mitigation of healthcare disparities.

Medical Subject Headings

Dermatology; Humans; United States; Minority Groups; Cultural Diversity; Academies and Institutes; Mentors; Internship and Residency; Societies, Medical

PubMed ID

39365215

ePublication

ePub ahead of print

Volume

91

Issue

6

First Page

1167

Last Page

1170

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