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Health Equity and Pathways to Dermatology (HEPD)

In order to create a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion, the Pennsylvania Academy of Dermatology & Dermatologic Surgery commits to educating and engaging with dermatologists throughout the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania through open communication, community partnerships, and meaningful collaboration. To address health inequities and disparities, we commit to broadening awareness, research, and advocacy for the unmet needs of all of our patients. We commit to increasing diversity in our workforce and leadership which is vital to achieving these goals.​

Scholarship Opportunity for
URM (Underrepresented in Medicine) Students

OPEN THROUGH JUNE 28

The Pennsylvania Academy of Dermatology (PAD) is the premier organization advancing the interests of dermatologists and their patients throughout the state of Pennsylvania. Each September, the PAD hosts its Annual Scientific Meeting, inviting top speakers and leaders in the field to speak, teach and engage current and prospective dermatologists. It is an incredible opportunity for attendees to network with peers and leaders, learn, and grow as a physician.

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Selected scholars will receive the following as part of the scholarship:

  1. Complimentary meeting registration

  2. Free accommodations for three nights at the hotel

  3. Travel reimbursement including mileage, tolls, and meals

*Recipients are expected to attend all meals provided at the PAD meeting

*Meals not already provided by the PAD will be reimbursed

*Alcohol will not be reimbursed

4. Opportunities to aspire, learn, meet the PAD Board and Health Equity and Pathways to Dermatology Committee members, meet other scholarship winners, attend social events, interact with industry sponsors, experience the exhibit hall, try cosmetic samples, and much more!

​5. Opportunity for career guidance twice a year with a member of the HEPD Committee.

 

Eligibility:

  1. HEPD particularly encourages applicants with a sustained, proven interest in serving medically underserved communities and/or those who identify with backgrounds historically underrepresented in dermatology and other medical specialties.

  2. Must be a current dermatology resident or medical student (MD or DO) at the time of the meeting. Preference will be given to applicants with strong ties to the state of Pennsylvania.

  3. Must submit a Letter of Good Standing from your Program Director or Associate Program Director (for residents) or a professor or dean (for medical students).

  4. Must answer essay questions provided in the application portal.

  5. Must be able to attend the entire PAD meeting from Thursday, September 24th through Sunday, September 27th, and stay at Fairmount Pittsburgh.

  6. Applications must be submitted to the portal by June 28, 2026 at 11:59 PM.

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Visit the registration dashboard, log in/create an account, and click on the ‘Residents and Students’ card. There you will see all the information pertaining to the scholarship opportunity.

Note: You need to be logged in to see the button to ‘Access the Submissions Dashboard’.

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Award notifications will be sent out on July 23rd. 

 

Questions? 

Contact PAD staff at info@padermatology.org

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