Mentorship Program

The Mentorship Program is a comprehensive program that connects young physicians and medical students with an approved skin of color expert from SOCS. The Mentorship Program is now open to medical students. Residents can serve as both a mentor (to medical students) AND as a mentee (matched with a practicing dermatologist).

Become a Mentor

We are seeking passionate SOCS Fellow and Resident members to guide the next generation of skin of color experts. As a mentor, you’ll have the opportunity to make a lasting impact by sharing your expertise with young physicians and medical students for a one-year term starting each March.

Why become a mentor?

• Engage in professional development discussions and help mentees reach their goals.
• Build meaningful relationships and collaborate on research in skin of color.
• Expand your network within the SOCS community.

Apply now to become a SOCS Mentor and contribute to advancing skin of color dermatology. Fill out the form linked below to join our mentor roster for the upcoming year!

Mentee Application Timeline

Application Closed

Membership

This program is reserved for Skin of Color Society members and pending members with a complete membership application. Apply for membership here. Non-members should submit a complete membership application by Thursday, October 31 to meet eligibility requirements.

Mentor-Mentee Pairing

Eligible applicants are paired with an approved mentor either by their preference or through allocation by the SOCS Mentorship Committee. Due to high demand for the program, not all mentee applications will be matched with a mentor. Group mentorship opportunities may become available during the program year for those who apply.

Mentor-Mentee Benefits

• Build positive working relationships
• Acquire and share new knowledge and skills in skin of color
• Collaborate in research opportunities in skin of color
• Enjoy networking opportunities with other skin of color experts
• Share mentorship experience with the SOCS membership and dermatology community

Please review the eligibility criteria before submitting your applications.

Ready to take the next step? Here's how to get involved:

• Ensure you're a member or in the process of becoming one of the Skin of Color Society (SOCS). You must have active membership or a pending application to be eligible.
• Complete the Mentorship application form, including all necessary documents.

Who is eligible to be a Mentee?

Individuals who maintain active membership in SOCS with up-to-date dues payment.

AND

Are either medical students, dermatology residents, or fellows/young dermatologists who have completed their residency within the last three years.

Who is eligible to be a Mentor?

Individuals who maintain active membership in SOCS with up-to-date dues payment.

AND

Are either practicing dermatologists or dermatology residents.

Note: Residents have the opportunity to serve as both mentors (to medical students) and mentees (matched with practicing dermatologists).