An American Academy of Dermatology
Expert Resource Group

Serving Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer (LGBTQ) / Sexual and Gender Minority (SGM) patients via advocacy and physician education

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Events

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Upcoming Events

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Past Events

• 2023 AAD Annual Meeting LGBTQ/SGM Health in Dermatology
• 2023 AAD LGBTQ/SGM ERG Annual Meeting
• LiVDerm Sexual and Gender Diverse Dermatology Summit
• 2022 LGBT Health Workforce Conference
• 2022 AAD Annual Meeting LGBTQ/SGM Health in Dermatology
• 2022 AAD LGBTQ/SGM ERG Annual Meeting
• 2022 LGBT Health Workforce Conference
• 2021 LGBTQ Dermatology Resident Panel
• 2021 AAD LGBTQ/SGM ERG Annual Meeting
• 2021 AAD LGBTQ/SGM ERG Annual Meeting (Zoom Password: QkG.9=?+)
• 2021 AAD VMX Symposium

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Churchill C, Hilton New Orleans Riverside Hotel

*Where: *AAD Meeting's Napolean House
in New Orleans' Iconic French Quarter

• https://www.livderm.org/live-events/sexual-and-gender-minority/
• Register here (Free)

The LGBT Health Workforce Conference is the largest and most well known national LGBT health workforce conference in the United States held annually in New York City. The conference provides an overview of up-to-date practices (climate, educational, research, and clinical) in preparing the health care workforce to address the health concerns and disparities of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) communities.This conference is designed for health professionals (M.D., D.O., P.A.-C., R.N., N.P., D.D., social workers, psychologists, etc.), educators, and students (pre-health professions, professional schools, and graduate), but all interested are invited to attend. CME credit will be available.

Monday, October 25, 2021
9:00 PM EST
6:00 PM PST

Zoom link:	After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
Note:	Personal information will NOT be shared.

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Educational Materials

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• http://www.lgbtqiahealtheducation.org/

The National LGBTQIA+ Health Education Center has teamed up with the Human Rights Campaign and The Center for Affiliated Learning (The CAL) to offer online, on-demand CME accredited LGBTQIA+ training options. Training topics include:

These training options include both interactive eLearning courses and recorded webinars.How to register for courses from the National LGBTQIA+ Health Education Center: linkFor information on how to register courses on the CAL, click here: link. If you have any questions or need help with registration, email calhelp@armsinc.org.

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Featured Articles

Link to article (JAAD): Androgenetic alopecia in transgender and gender diverse populations: A review of therapeutics

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Compared with people who are heterosexual, people who are lesbian, gay, or bisexual have higher rates of health conditions associated with serious COVID-19 illness.

Link to article (CDC): "Sexual orientation disparities in risk factors for adverse COVID-19 related outcomes, by race/ethnicity – behavioral risk factor surveillance system, United States, 2017-2019"

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Opportunities

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Previous Opportunities

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[PAST] AAD ERG LGBTQ+ Mock Interview Program is now OPEN!
Deadline: Monday, August 21, 2023 (11:59PM EST)

Goal of the program: To connect LGBTQIA+-identifying Dermatology applicants with LGBTQIA+ Dermatology faculty for interview preparation and mock sessions.Who can apply: Any dermatology applicant applying in the 2023-2024 cycle who identifies under the LGBTQIA+ umbrellaHow to apply: Please provide a 100 word statement of interest and attach your CV in the application below. We would love to have as many students as possible, however this is based on faculty available.Timeline: Applications are due on Monday, August 21st at 11:59pm EST. You will be notified if you were selected on October 1st. More details can be found below.Note: Your mock interviews and any related materials will remain confidential to protect your privacy and will have no bearing on your application.

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[PAST] Recruiting Resident Representative and Medical Student Liaisons!
Medical Student Deadline: Monday, August 7, 2023 (11:59PM EST)
Resident Deadline: Friday, Sept 15, 2023 (11:59PM EST)

It is time for us to select our next medical student and resident representatives to our AAD LGBTQ/SGM ERG executive board! Details regarding both positions are outlined below. The 1-year terms will begin in August 2023. Any individual who will be a student or resident for the 2023-2024 academic year is welcome to apply!We wish to sincerely thank our outgoing resident and student leaders, Brian Connor, Alexander Bang, and Kanika Kamal. They have each done an extraordinary job over this past year and have left an incredible energy with our group. We can't wait to see their ongoing contributions to LGBTQ/SGM health in our ERG, the AAD, and beyond.

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Brief description of the positions

Medical student co-liaisons (2):

The medical student liaison to the board is a non-voting, informal position appointed and disappointed by the executive board at the board’s discretion.Roles of the medical student liaison include, but are not limited to, disseminating a periodic ERG newsletter to the membership, acting as an ambassador of the ERG and its mission to other medical students, developing a database of mentoring opportunities for medical students interested in LGBTQ/SGM health, and advising the board on concerns facing LGBTQ/SGM-identified medical students in their training and career development.The medical student liaison will also be tasked with developing and maintaining the ERG’s website in conjunction with the other members of the board.

The resident representative to the board is a voting position appointed by the executive board. Roles of the resident representative include, but are not limited to, functioning as the liaison between the executive board and broader ERG and dermatology residents, functioning as an ambassador of the ERG and its mission to other residents, assisting the board in its efforts to promote LGBTQ/SGM health issues, and advising the board on issues and concerns facing LGBTQ/SGM-identified dermatology residents in training and broader structural competency efforts in graduate medical education.

Resident representative to the board (1):

• Resident Deadline: Fri 9/15/23

How to apply

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Please submit a statement of interest of no more than 300 words in addition to a copy of your CV. Your statement of interest should also include a vision for your participation in our work, particularly as it relates to concerns faced by medical students or dermatology residents (depending on the position you are applying for) in LGBTQ/SGM health and dermatology.Applications should be submitted no later than 11:59 PM EST on Monday, August 7!

Please don't hesitate to reach out with any questions or concerns. We look forward to receiving your application!

• Link to application

- AAD LGBTQ/SGM ERG Leadership

https://aim-ahead.net/home/about/what
https://connect.aim-ahead.net/program/p/leadershipfellowship

AIM-AHEAD: The overarching goal of AIM-AHEAD is to increase the participation and engagement of researchers and communities currently underrepresented in AI/ML to utilize the power of AI/ML to achieve health equity through mutually beneficial partnerships.AIM-AHEAD Fellowship Program in Leadership:
The goal of this program is to engage a diverse group of participants from underrepresented populations to actively participate in mentored didactic and experiential educational activities to convey the leadership competencies necessary to promote and achieve the strategic imperatives of AIM-AHEAD. This unique Leadership Fellowship program seeks to prepare tomorrow’s leaders to champion the use of AI/ML in addressing persistent health disparities in ways that sustain AIM-AHEAD beyond demonstrated scientific benefit and develop the human capital to promote continued engagement, adoption, and expansion at the level of programs, systems, and policies. Leadership Fellows will be matched with mentors based on AI/ML expertise, leadership experience, and sector.Important Details:
• Application Deadline: Tuesday, September 27, 2022
• Selected mentors will receive a stipend of $10,000
• See the attached flyer for application instructions to become a mentorFellowship Program Information:
• Each awarded Fellow will receive mentorship from an experienced, skilled individual who can guide the fellow in applying AI/ML methods to address health disparities, and leadership skills using the servant leadership model to assist them in navigating the organizational cultures and climates to strengthen their communities. Applicants are not expected to identify a mentor at time of application. The Fellowship Program will -- based upon such factors as health disparities interests, population of concern, AI/ML expertise, and ongoing work – identify, introduce, and secure the agreement of appropriate mentors to support the fellows’ successful participation in the program. All costs related to mentors’ participation are absorbed by the Fellowship Program and are not included in the application.• After acceptance into the program, Fellows will be matched with Mentors who have AI/ML and health equity expertise in areas of research interest to the Fellows. Mentors will be drawn from existing AIM-AHEAD members (and/or additional mentors brought by the Fellows) as appropriate, but will also be recruited from a wide array of educational institutions, industry, and healthcare organizations. Mentors will have demonstrated experience in leadership in health equity and/or AI/ML and drawn from various organizations, institutions and healthcare sectors. Mentors will meet with the fellows virtually on a weekly basis and in person at the AIM-AHEAD annual meeting or another sponsored meeting.

The 2022-23 JAAD Editorial Mentorship Program application window is now open.This program was developed to mentor and create strong reviewers and the expectation is that program participants will continue to contribute to the JAAD as reviewers once they finish the program. Excellent reviewers are frequently promoted to the JAAD Editorial Board. The program is designed for young physicians who are interested in developing critical appraisal and editorial skills. Selected participants will be assigned a mentor. Participants will have the opportunity to review a variety of manuscript submissions, including prospective studies, retrospective studies, surveys, reviews, and letters.Applications for the 2022-2023 cohort will be accepted through May 15, 2022. More information about the program and a link to the application is available here: https://www.aad.org/member/career/li/mentor/jaad-mentorship

We are currently accepting nominations for 2 positions on our executive board: 1 co-chair position and 1 vice-chair position. These positions are both 2-year terms and will begin at the conclusion of the 2022 AAD Annual Meeting. Candidates must be board-certified / board-eligible in dermatology and active AAD members in good standing.Those interested should fill out the following brief form and submit a statement of interest. Descriptions of these positions per our bylaws can be found on the form.LINK TO NOMINATION FORMDeadline for submissions: Tuesday, March 1 at 12:00 PM EST.Information regarding voting will follow shortly after this deadline. Voting will conclude in advance of the annual meeting.

Once again, it’s time to provide our annual report to the AAD and we need your help! Please fill out the following form so that we can accurately include all of your incredible activities and contributions to LGBTQ/SGM health in dermatology during 2021!LINK TO FORMDeadline for submissions: Tuesday, March 1, 2022 at 8:00 PM EST.

We are excited to continue our tradition of highlighting important research being done by our medical students, residents, and fellows at our annual ERG meeting. We invite anyone who is interested to submit an abstract for consideration. For additional information and to start a submission, fill out the following form.LINK TO FORMDeadline for submissions: Tuesday, March 1 at 8:00 PM EST.

UPDATE: We have extended the deadline to Mon, July 26th at 12 pm for the medical student and resident representatives to our AAD LGBTQ/SGM ERG executive board! Applications should be emailed to klint.peebles@gmail.com.Hi everyone,I hope this message finds each of you doing well and enjoying the summer!It’s time for us to select our next medical student and resident representatives to our AAD LGBTQ/SGM ERG executive board! Details regarding both positions are outlined below. The 1-year terms will begin in August 2021. Any individual who will be a student or resident for the 2021-2022 academic year is welcome to apply!We wish to sincerely thank our outgoing resident and student leaders, Andrew Park and James Pathoulas, respectively. They have each done an extraordinary job over this past year, particularly during the COVID19 pandemic, and have left an incredible energy with our group. We can't wait to see their ongoing contributions to LGBTQ/SGM health in our ERG, the AAD, and beyond.To apply, please submit a statement of interest of no more than 300 words in addition to a copy of your CV. Your statement of interest should also include a vision for your participation in our work, particularly as it relates to concerns faced by medical students or dermatology residents (depending on the position you are applying for) in LGBTQ/SGM health and dermatology.Applications should be emailed to klint.peebles@gmail.com no later than 8 PM EST Saturday, July 24!__Please remember to designate STUDENT or RESIDENT within the subject line of your email AND in the file names for your CV and statement of interest.Brief description of the positions:__# Medical Student Liaison:__The medical student liaison to the board is a non-voting, informal position appointed and disappointed by the executive board at the board’s discretion.Roles of the medical student liaison include, but are not limited to, disseminating a periodic ERG newsletter to the membership, acting as an ambassador of the ERG and its mission to other medical students, developing a database of mentoring opportunities for medical students interested in LGBTQ/SGM health, and advising the board on concerns facing LGBTQ/SGM-identified medical students in their training and career development.The medical student liaison will also be tasked with developing and maintaining the ERG’s website in conjunction with the other members of the board.__Resident Representative to the Board:*The resident representative to the board is a voting position appointed by the executive board. Roles of the resident representative include, but are not limited to, functioning as the liaison between the executive board and broader ERG and dermatology residents, functioning as an ambassador of the ERG and its mission to other residents, assisting the board in its efforts to promote LGBTQ/SGM health issues, and advising the board on issues and concerns facing LGBTQ/SGM-identified dermatology residents in training and broader structural competency efforts in graduate medical education.Please don't hesitate to reach out with any questions or concerns. We look forward to receiving your application!- AAD LGBTQ/SGM ERG Leadership

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About Us

In 2017, the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) LGBTQ/SGM Health Expert Resource Group (ERG) was founded with the following mission: to facilitate communication and collaboration among dermatologists with an interest in promoting LGBTQ/SGM health.

Link to the AAD’s position statement on sexual and gender minority (SGM) health in dermatology: link (approved on March 4, 2019)

Dr. Danny Yanes

Co-chair
of the AAD EERG on LGBTQ/SGM Health

Dr. John Zampella

Co-chair
of the AAD ERG on LGBTQ/SGM Health

Dr. Steve Daveluy

Vice-chair
of the AAD ERG on LGBTQ/SGM Health

Dr. Matt Mansh

Secretary
of the AAD ERG on LGBTQ/SGM Health

Dr. Scott Stratman

Resident Representative
for the AAD ERG on LGBTQ/SGM HealthIcahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

Dr. Julia Gao

Webmaster
& 2021-2022 Co-Medical Student Liaison
of the AAD ERG on LGBTQ/SGM HealthBIDMC CLEARS Clinical Trials Fellow (2023-)
Dartmouth Health, PGY-1

Ning McKenzie

Co-Medical Student Liaison
of the AAD ERG on LGBTQ/SGM HealthMayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine - Arizona

Payton Smith

Co-Medical Student Liaison
of the AAD ERG on LGBTQ/SGM HealthUCSF Dermatology Research Coordinator

Sarah Gold

Co-Medical Student Liaison
of the AAD ERG on LGBTQ/SGM HealthEmory University School of Medicine

Dr. Ken Katz

2016-2019
Founder and Former Co-chair
of the AAD EERG on LGBTQ/SGM Health

Dr. Kara Sternhall-Blackwell

2017-2020
Former Co-chair
of the AAD ERG on LGBTQ/SGM Health

Dr. Klint Peebles

2019-2022
Former Co-chair
of the AAD EERG on LGBTQ/SGM Health

• @drklintpeebles

Dr. Erica Dommasch

2020-2023
Former Co-chair
of the AAD ERG on LGBTQ/SGM Health

Dr. Howa Yeung

2019-2022
Former Vice-chair
of the AAD ERG on LGBTQ/SGM Health

Dr. Andrew Park

2020-2021
Former Resident Representative
for the AAD ERG on LGBTQ/SGM Health

Dr. Cory Kosche

Resident Representative
for the AAD ERG on LGBTQ/SGM Health

Dr. Brian Connor

Resident Representative
for the AAD ERG on LGBTQ/SGM HealthUniversity of Washington

Jordan Said

Co-Medical Student Liaison
of the AAD ERG on LGBTQ/SGM Health

Alexander Bang

Co-Medical Student Liaison
of the AAD ERG on LGBTQ/SGM HealthJoan & Sanford I. Weill Medical College of Cornell University

Kanika Kamal

Co-Medical Student Liaison
of the AAD ERG on LGBTQ/SGM HealthHarvard Medical School

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Tuesday, October 25, 2022
8:30 PM EST - 9:30PM EST
5:30 PM PST - 6:30PM PST

Zoom link:	Link. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
Note:	Personal information will NOT be shared.

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