Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Stories
The AAD’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiative helps ensure underrepresented medical students receive opportunities encouraging them to join the specialty, ultimately helping to increase diversity in dermatology.
Learn more about the impact of this initiative by reading the stories below.
Mentorship can help solidify a decision for medicine
For Starling Tolliver, MD, dermatology provided an opportunity to help her community.
Mentorship helped the match
Having a mentor helped Kala S. Hurst, DO, become a dermatology resident.
Participation in mentorship programs is important
Support of mentors keeps Brittani Remé, MS, motivated to become a dermatologist.
Mentorship encourages dream of dermatology
Support and mentorship led to Kandice Bailey, MD, fulfilling her dream of becoming a dermatologist.
