Dr. Babar Rao with mentee Andressa Akabane
The Skin of Color Society (SOCS) mentorship experience helped me better understand the clinical care of patients with skin of color. Dr. Babar Rao provided me with his insights into the latest research and developments in the field of dermatology for skin of color. The sessions provided by the SOCS were also very useful and helped me learn about effective communication, problem-solving, and decision-making to become a better leader and position for career success. Through this experience, I had access to new information, ideas, and perspectives that will support my long-term goal to become a dermatologist and clinical trialist focused on skin of color in the U.S.