Calling all future medical students: Clinique and the Skin of Color Society Foundation (SOCSF) are partnering to offer a scholarship program for medical students who are committed to achieving health equity in dermatology.
Through the Dermatologists of Tomorrow Scholarship, recipients receive grants to provide financial support for the expenses incurred during the residency program application process, including application fees, travel and lodging associated with doing dermatology rotations at other institutions, interview costs, and conference fees.
APPLY FOR THE DERMATOLOGISTS OF TOMORROW SCHOLARSHIP NOW:
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The Scholarship will provide scholarship support and mentorship to a projected 100 medical students in three years.
Also Offers Mentorship from Dermatology Professionals
In addition to financial aid, this program will also offer mentorship from dermatology professionals to enhance career development, the residency application process, and long-term success in the field. The multi-year commitment will allow Clinique and SOCS to foster mentorship and networking within the SOCS community via continued connection with program alumni.
Applications to the program open today, April 1, 2025. For more information, visit here.
“Clinique is a dermatologist-guided brand that has been deeply rooted in the dermatology community since its inception, with a longstanding commitment to servicing all skin, inclusive of the next generation. Dermatology is one of the most competitive medical specialties. Our hope is that this scholarship will identify and support outstanding medical students who have demonstrated a passion for serving underserved patients, and in doing so will foster a more inclusive and representative future for the field,” says Kelly Fanning, SVP, General Manager, Clinique North America, in a news release.
“We are deeply grateful to Clinique for their vision, collaboration, and truly remarkable commitment to developing future dermatology leaders through their generous, multi-year support. This major contribution will be invaluable in helping many aspiring dermatologists navigate the competitive and often-challenging process of residency application,” adds Victoria Barbosa, MD, MPH, MBA, SOCS Immediate Past President and Associate Professor of Dermatology at the University of Chicago where she also serves as Director of the Hair Loss Program and Director of Diversity.
