The VisualDx Student Advisory Board

Saramarie Azzun

Board member

University of Oklahoma College of Medicine - Tulsa

A Nigerian American, Saramarie Azzun is a native of the Midwest and a fourth-year medical student at the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine – Tulsa. Her interest in psychodermatology is rooted in her own experience as a pediatric atopic dermatitis patient, which continues to shape her belief that skin health and mental health are deeply intertwined.

Saramarie co-chairs the Psychodermatology Community Engagement Committee for the Association for Psychoneurocutaneous Medicine of North America. In her work, she has helped coordinate an event with the National Eczema Association to elevate patients’ lived experiences. She is also the only Ambassador from the United States for the Skin Curriculum, writing and peer-reviewing dermatology education for learners. A recipient of the American Academy of Dermatology’s Good Skin Knowledge Program Grant, Saramarie often combines her love of pediatric care with dermatology, bringing skin health education directly to underserved youth in her community.

Mentorship is one of Saramarie’s greatest joys, and she has built much of her involvement in medicine around lifting others up. Through the Student National Medical Association, she has served as Vice President and Social Media Chair, helping launch the “My Best Winter Skin” campaign in partnership with the Skin of Color Society. She also mentors aspiring physicians through Black Girl White Coat, Bridging Admissions, and the Albert Schweitzer Fellowship, and provides dermatologic care at her school’s local free clinic and through outreach with the Oklahoma City Homeless Alliance.

Beyond medicine, Saramarie enjoys indoor rock climbing, Lagree fitness, board games, and pop culture.

Sydney Barlow

Board member

University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine

Sydney Barlow is a Pittsburgh native and rising third year medical student at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Biology from Carnegie Mellon University. After graduation, she worked at the National Institutes of Health, where she conducted research in epidemiology and public health before beginning medical school.

Sydney is passionate about hidradenitis suppurativa research and has published in Archives of Dermatological Research. She is a 2025 Nth Dimensions Dermatology Scholar and presented her research at the National Medical Association Annual Convention and Scientific Assembly. She is also an active member of the University of Pittsburgh Dermatology Interest Group and a researcher in the Choudhary Lab. Through her clinical, research, and mentorship experiences, she is committed to advancing dermatologic care.

Sydney looks forward to serving on the VisualDx Student Advisory Board and aspires to match into a dermatology residency, with the long-term goal of completing a fellowship in dermatopathology. Outside of medicine, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, dancing, and trying new fitness classes.

Harman Bindra

Board Member

UMass Chan Medical School

Harman Bindra is a third-year medical student at UMass Chan Medical School. Born and raised in Windsor, Ontario, he earned his Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience with a minor in Chemistry from Wayne State University. His research interests include dermatologic health disparities, sustainability, digital innovation, mentorship, and the role of dermatology in multispecialty care. His research has involved evaluating the efficiency and environmental impact of single-kit Mohs surgery, investigating pulse oximetry accuracy in patients with skin of color, and contributing to projects involving artificial intelligence tools for wound care and symptom tracking in dermatology. He has also expanded his research to examine the impact of mentorship on undergraduate students and the role of dermatology in multidisciplinary patient care.

Harman serves as President of the Dermatology Interest Group and Treasurer of the Dermatology Collaborative Group. He also leads the Sun Safety Program at the Worcester Free Clinic and organized a sun safety initiative with a Worcester summer camp. In addition, he incorporated VisualDx into the Worcester Free Clinic experience for two cohorts of medical students and hopes to develop it into a sustainable, long-term educational program.

Brittany Hahney

Board member

Ponce Health Sciences University

Brittany Hahney is a fourth-year medical student at Ponce Health Sciences University (PHSU) in Ponce, Puerto Rico. She graduated from Indiana University Bloomington with a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition Science and holds a Master of Public Health from PHSU. As a member of the Puerto Rican diaspora, Brittany is passionate about advancing equitable access to healthcare for Puerto Ricans, a commitment that has shaped her clinical, research, and community service efforts.

Dedicated to increasing access to specialty care, Brittany leads the development of Puerto Rico’s first comprehensive dermatology database, which compiles patient information from free dermatology clinics hosted by Fundación Piel to better characterize the burden of dermatologic disease on the island and identify barriers to care. Brittany serves as the President of her university’s Student-Run Free Clinic, Clínica del Sur, where she developed and implemented a USPSTF-based preventive health screening program to empower patients to better understand and engage in preventive care.

Brittany has held several leadership roles, including President of her university’s LGBTQ+ Health Professionals group, Vice President of the PHSU Chapter of the Gold Humanism Honor Society, and project lead for the Mock OSCE, an NBME grant-funded initiative in which third- and fourth-year medical students provide simulated OSCE experiences for second-year students while integrating diversity, inclusion, and humanistic care into clinical cases.

Brittany’s clinical interests within dermatology include Mohs surgery for its attention to detail and precision, as well as advanced medical dermatology for its clinical complexity. Outside of medicine, Brittany enjoys crocheting, hiking, and baking.

Rafael Homer

Board Member

University of Washington School of Medicine

Rafael is a third-year medical student at the University of Washington School of Medicine. He graduated from the University of Wyoming with dual Bachelor’s degrees in molecular biology and finance. During undergrad, he conducted basic science research examining C. elegans molting, which has striking similarities to human epidermal processes. He simultaneously conducted research assessing healthcare barriers in his home state of Wyoming. As a medical student, he has continued to work to improve rural healthcare by serving on the board of the Wyoming Medical Society, focusing on prior authorization reform and other advocacy areas surrounding care expansion and access. He has also worked with Wyoming Medicaid to assess telehealth usability within the state.

His interest in dermatology blossomed through research on rare genetic disorders using organotypic epidermal models, leading him to further explore dermatology by completing a translational research fellowship focused on cutaneous lupus pathogenesis and treatment. Actively working to bridge the gap between rural care and dermatology, he works with the Sun Bus mobile skin cancer screening clinic to host rural screening events and develop community STEM education. He has also supported rural primary care dermoscopy education through in-person demonstrations and screenings and currently serves as a student liaison with the Rural Access to Dermatology Society.

Outside of medicine, he enjoys tabletop gaming, hiking, and exploring regional food and culture. He is excited to leverage his background in rural health and dermatology during his tenure on the VisualDx student board and throughout his future career.

Kaylahn Jones

Board Member

Kansas City University College of Osteopathic Medicine

Kaylahn Jones is a dedicated fourth-year medical student at Kansas City University College of Osteopathic Medicine, originally from Madison, Wisconsin. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Biology from Hampton University before completing a Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences at Kansas City University. Her main clinical interests in dermatology include psychosocial dermatology, skin of color, and hair loss. Kaylahn’s passion for dermatology stems from her belief that it is one of the few specialties that sits at the intersection of culture, identity, and science. To her, dermatologic disease is rarely “just skin deep”; it can impact a patient’s confidence, quality of life, and sense of self.

Kaylahn is passionate about advocacy, mentorship, and increasing equal representation in medicine. She previously served as Class Vice President and Vice President of her school’s Dermatology Club, partnered with Anatomy Academy to teach sun safety to elementary school students in Kansas City, and served as the Region II Political Advocacy Chair for the Student National Medical Association. Her service extends globally through medical mission trips to Panama, the Dominican Republic, and Vietnam, and locally through her school’s student-run clinic. Kaylahn’s professional memberships include the Student National Medical Association and Gold Humanism Honor Society. She also currently serves as National Social Media Co-Chair for both Sk(In Depth) Derm Journal and the Dermatology Interest Group Association. Outside of medicine, she enjoys DJing and traveling. After serving as a VisualDx brand ambassador, she looks forward to transitioning into her new role on the VisualDx Student Advisory Board.

Joshua Morales

Board member

TCU Burnett School of Medicine

Joshua Morales is a medical student at the TCU Burnett School of Medicine and is currently completing a dedicated dermatology research fellowship at the University of Connecticut. Originally from Southern California, he is passionate about advancing dermatologic education, improving diagnostic accuracy, and expanding access to high-quality patient care through research and innovation.

His academic interests include medical dermatology, dermatologic surgery, autoimmune blistering diseases, and clinical research. He has authored multiple peer-reviewed publications and enjoys collaborating on projects that bridge clinical medicine, education, and technology. Beyond research, He is committed to mentorship and has served in student leadership roles focused on promoting dermatology education and supporting his fellow medical students.

As a member of the VisualDx Student Advisory Board, he is excited to contribute the perspective of a medical student pursuing dermatology while helping enhance educational resources that improve clinical learning and patient outcomes. He is looking forward to collaborating with fellow board members to advance innovative approaches to medical education.

Charity Russell

Board Member

University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine

Charity Russell is a third-year medical student at the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine. Originally from Long Island, NY, she earned her bachelor’s degree in both Psychology and Education Studies from Wesleyan University, where she developed a deep interest in the intersection of advocacy, education, and health. Her path to medicine began with her work as a doula, where she supported patients through some of life’s most vulnerable moments. That commitment to patient-centered advocacy continues to shape her medical journey.

Charity’s passion for dermatology took root after working for two years in a dermatology practice and volunteering on a medical mission in Brandon Hill, Jamaica with the LJDR Davis Foundation. There, she witnessed firsthand the diagnostic challenges and disparities that arise when treating skin of color—an experience that further cemented her goal of becoming a dermatologist committed to equity in care.

Her research and advocacy have increasingly centered on hair loss, approached not only as a clinical condition but as a lived experience shaped by community, culture, and access to care. Charity has studied how communities understand and discuss hair loss through social media, including research examining TikTok as a source of health information and misinformation around alopecia. This work has informed her broader outreach efforts, including educating local hairstylists on the South Side of Chicago to recognize early signs of skin cancer and alopecia, positioning them as trusted health advocates within their communities.

Her clinical and research interests include skin of color, alopecia, hidradenitis suppurativa, and community-based dermatology education grounded in how patients themselves understand and experience skin disease. As a member of the VisualDx Student Advisory Board, Charity is excited to help advance diagnostic equity and improve representation in dermatology.

Reagan Scott

Board Member

Texas A&M Naresh K. Vashisht College of Medicine

Reagan Scott is a second-year medical student at Texas A&M Naresh K. Vashisht College of Medicine. Originally from Texas, she earned her bachelor’s degree in Biology from Prairie View A&M University and competed as a Division I scholarship athlete in women’s soccer, securing a conference championship and leading her team to the NCAA tournament during her collegiate career.

Her passion for dermatology developed after working as a medical assistant in a dermatology practice during her gap year, where she became interested in skin of color. Currently, Reagan serves on the officer board of the Texas A&M Dermatology Interest Group and as a Liaison for S.T.R.A.N.D. (Stylists Training, Researching, and Networking with Dermatologists), coordinating workshops where dermatologists train hair stylists to recognize early signs of hair loss and scalp conditions. She also leads a community health walk initiative called Walk With A Doc, where she educates the community on various health topics, including skin cancer.

Her clinical and research interests include skin of color, scarring alopecias, and rural dermatology. As a member of the VisualDx Student Advisory Board, Reagan is excited to help advance diagnostic equity and improve representation in dermatology.

Lizzie Stevens

Board Member

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine

Lizzie Stevens is an MD/MPH candidate at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine with interests in dermatology, medical education, and improving access to dermatologic care.

Lizzie is passionate about advancing dermatology education for both medical trainees and the broader community. She has authored multiple educational publications focused on the presentation, diagnosis, and management of dermatologic conditions across more richly pigmented skin tones, with the goal of improving recognition of skin disease in all patient populations. She has also helped develop an online skin of color dermatology curriculum for medical students to increase exposure to various clinical presentations early in medical training.

Her commitment to education extends into the community, where she has led outreach initiatives teaching elementary, middle, and high school students in Arkansas about sun safety, skin cancer prevention, and healthy skin practices. She also volunteers with Harmony Health, a free clinic serving her community, where she helps coordinate dermatology services for underserved patients.

Through the VisualDx Student Advisory Board, Lizzie hopes to continue promoting inclusive medical education and resources that strengthen diagnostic confidence across all patient populations.

Alexys Wright

Board member

Tulane University School of Medicine

Alexys is a fourth-year medical student at Tulane University School of Medicine interested in Dermatology. She is focused on forming an exceptional medical foundation to become a physician who competently treats and educates patients and encourages weaving together communities while identifying the needs of diverse communities and advocating for increased representation in medicine. As an aspiring physician, Alexys recognizes the importance of research and clinician care that targets Dermatological conditions on all skin, especially skin of color to further learn about their complexities and how to better advocate for patients.

Alexys has membership affiliations with the Skin of Color Society, Student National Medical Association, and National Medical Association. She serves as a co-founder for the Tulane Student National Medical Association’s Health Equity Advancement Through Leadership pipeline program that promotes dedicated mentorship to pre-med students in the New Orleans region. As a former educator, Alexys values the importance of education and mentorship. She received a 2024 Good Knowledge Skin Grant through the American Academy of Dermatology and is also a Nth Dimensions Scholar. Alexys hopes to continue a medical career rooted in alleviating medical inaccessibility, competently treating and educating communities, and advocating for increased representation in medicine.