31405 Addressing barriers to diversity: Introducing underrepresented minority students to dermatologic careers and resources

Abstract

When subclassified into specialties, dermatology is considered the second least diverse field of all medical specialties offered. Some multifactorial barriers cited include lack of exposure to the field and lack of mentorship for underrepresented minority medical students. Over the course of three months, presentations consisting of general information about the field of dermatology and resources that aid minority students who wish to pursue this specialty were given to Minority Association of Pre-Medical Students (MAPS) college chapters.