In a vote during the 2024 American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) Annual Meeting, members chose to maintain its commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies, rejecting a proposal that aimed to dismantle the existing initiatives. The resolution to retain the current DEI efforts came after a thorough examination of the potential impact on the field of dermatology and healthcare at large. Even more insulting, somestated that allowing more underrepresented minorities into dermatology may lower standards for patient care. In fact, SOCS just hosted keynote speaker Aletha Maybank, MD, MPH, chief health equity officer at the American Medical Association (AMA), during its annual scientific symposium. What are your thoughts on the current state of DEI initiatives in dermatology?

Source: New York Times March 12, 2024 13:50 UTC