DEI programs, sun safety: Read this year’s top practice management articles in dermatology

Key takeaways:

• The American Academy of Dermatology’s decision on their diversity, equity and inclusion programs topped the list.
• Content on racial equity, counseling Generation Z and body dysmorphic disorder followed.

Earlier this year, an advisory board for the American Academy of Dermatology rejected a resolution that would have dismantled current diversity, equity and inclusion, or DEI, programs.

It was the top practice management story in dermatology this year.

Other top stories include a presentation on racial inequities, tips on navigating conversations about sun safety and the importance of using patients’ correct pronouns.

Read these and more top practice management articles of 2024 below:

AAD Advisory Board rejects resolution to end DEI programs

On March 10, the AAD’s Advisory Board met at its general business meeting during the 2024 AAD Annual Meeting to consider five member-submitted resolutions, including the proposal to sunset all of the AAD’s DEI programs. Ultimately, the academy decided not to adopt the latter resolution. Read more.

Mending racial inequities in health care starts with ‘being a good human being’

At the Skin of Color Society Scientific Symposium, Aletha Maybank, MD, MPH, senior vice president and chief health equity officer of the American Medical Association, delivered a keynote address discussing how racial inequities in society and health care is a moral issue before it is a scientific one. Read more.

‘Anxiety about aging’: How dermatologists can discuss sun safety with Gen Z adults

A survey from the AAD found that Generation Z adults love skin care but are less enthusiastic about sunscreen and sun safety practices, putting them at a higher risk for skin cancer. In an interview with Healio, Seattle-based dermatologist Heather D. Rogers, MD, FAAD, discussed tips on working with Gen Z. Read more.

Dermatologists play significant role in detecting, addressing body dysmorphic disorder

In a study published in the Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, researchers discussed how and why dermatologists have a significant role to play in the diagnosing and addressing of body dysmorphic disorder. Read more.

Speaker talks importance of using correct pronouns for transgender, nonbinary patients

In an interview with Healio, Anthony Rossi, MD, FAAD, FACMS, assistant attending of dermatologic, Mohs, cosmetic and laser surgery at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and founder of Dr. Rossi Derm MD Skincare, discussed his presentation at the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery Annual Meeting which highlighted the importance of dermatologists using correct pronouns when talking to their transgender or nonbinary patients. Read more.

Skin of Color Society announces opposition to resolution eliminating AAD DEI programs

In a statement exclusively released to Healio, Skin of Color Society president, Victoria Barbosa, MD, MPH, FAAD, discussed the society’s opposition to the resolution calling for the elimination of the AAD’s DEI programs. Read more.

National Women Physicians Day: Top stories marking accomplishments of women in medicine

On Feb. 3, which is National Women Physicians Day, Healio Dermatology gathered the top stories from across specialties to honor women physicians, highlighting their achievements and continuing battles. Read more.

Accepting cryptocurrency for dermatology services comes with benefits, risks

In response to an inquiring dermatologist, a group of dermatoethicists presented the benefits and risks of accepting cryptocurrency as a form of payment for services. Read more.

Beneath the Surface: How to embrace AI responsibly with Roxana Daneshjou, MD, PhD

In this edition of Beneath the Surface, Joel M. Gelfand, MD, MSCE, Healio Dermatology Chief Medical Editor, J. Leyden Professor of Clinical Investigation and professor of dermatology and epidemiology at University of Pennsylvania’s Perelman School of Medicine, interviewed Roxana Daneshjou, MD, PhD, assistant professor of biomedical data science and dermatology at Stanford School of Medicine, about how dermatologists should approach the growing field of artificial intelligence. Watch here.

Many dermatologists embracing AI

On the heels of the Beneath the Surface segment discussing this very topic, an article about how many dermatologists are embracing AI, with variety among certain groups, rounded out this year’s list. Read more.