Register now for the 4th annual Colloquium on the Black Patient in Dermatology

There is just over one week until the 4th annual Colloquium on the Black Patient in Dermatology on Aug. 9, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. EST. Physicians and other health professionals are invited to attend the program that will explore clinical education, research updates, and treatment considerations specific to Fitzpatrick Skin Types V and VI.

Dr. Andrew Alexis, Vice Chair for Diversity and Inclusion in Dermatology at Weill Cornell Medicine and a leading voice in skin of colour dermatology, chairs this year’s Colloquium.

What to Expect

• The Dr. Mercy Alexis Memorial Keynote Lecture, delivered by Dr. Amy McMichael of Winston-Salem, N.C. This inspiring keynote honouring the legacy of Dr. Mercy Alexis, spotlights critical conversations in advancing health equity in dermatology.

• Real-World Diagnostic Pearls. Gain practical, case-based strategies for diagnosing common and complex skin conditions in richly pigmented skin, with insights you can immediately apply.

• Inclusive and Equitable Practice Models. Explore real-world practices that advance equity and cultural competence, helping physicians better communicate with patients, reduce bias, and improve outcomes.

• Research & the Road Ahead. Gain practical insight into how thoughtful approaches to skin tone can enhance clinical care and strengthen research in dermatology.

Some of this year’s faculty include:

• Dr. Patricia Oyetakin, who practices medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology in Stockbridge and Newman, Ga., across all skin types. She has special interests in psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, acne, and pigmentary disorders affecting skin of colour patients.

• Dr. Renita Ahluwalia is the lead Dermatologist at the Canadian Dermatology Centre in Toronto. She is a Canadian and American board-certified dermatologist with cosmetic and medical interests.

• Dr. Renée Beach is the founder of the DermAtelier on Avenue clinic in Toronto. In addition to her dermatology practice, Dr. Beach collaborates in select research projects, teaches dermatology residents during various academic days, and highlights the expertise of the profession as the on-air dermatologist on the daytime talk show "The Social", as well as during other media appearances.

Register for the virtual Colloquium at this link.