The Skin of Color Society, NEJM Group, and VisualDx are proud to announce a series of virtual panel discussions that call attention to health disparities and structural racism in medicine. The four-part webinar series, “The Impact of Skin Color and Ethnicity on Clinical Diagnosis and Research,” will delve into longstanding problems in education, research, and patient care as well as introduce ways to improve outcomes in marginalized patients.
Studies have shown patients with darker skin face worst health outcomes than patients with lighter skin. This free series will address socioeconomic factors, structural racism, and implicit bias that lead to disparities, as well as look at how the medical community can address these issues by offering tangible, real-world solutions. Each discussion will feature insights from renowned experts, thought leaders, and advocates that are driving the industry forward to improve the health and lives of underrepresented populations.
“For 20 years, we have been committed to improving diagnosis and care in patients with skin of color,” said Art Papier, MD, CEO of VisualDx. “We are thrilled to team up with such exemplary partners who share in that commitment. Now is the time to not only talk about racial disparities, but to do something impactful about the problem by equipping our clinicians with the comprehensive information tools needed to improve patient care.”
All webinars feature leading physicians in their fields. These events are free and open to the public but are geared toward front-line healthcare workers.
The Webinar Series:
This event series, The Impact of Skin Color and Ethnicity on Clinical Diagnosis and Research, is brought to you by the Skin of Color Society Foundation (a non-profit, with its mission of education, research and mentoring surrounding skin of color), NEJM Group, and VisualDx (the leading visual diagnostic accuracy company).