NEW
YORK, May 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- For the
second annual year, La Roche-Posay, the Women's Dermatologic
Society (WDS) and Department of Dermatology at Howard University are pleased to announce the
selection of the 2023 deserving Diversity in Dermatology Fellowship
recipient, Dr. Helen Bui.
This visionary and first-of-its-kind Diversity in Dermatology
Fellowship was created in 2022 by La Roche-Posay, a leader in
dermatologist-recommended skincare, the Women's Dermatologic
Society (WDS) and Howard University, a
historically Black research university, to support Underrepresented
in Medicine (UIM) candidates who are seeking additional clinical or
research experience in dermatology at the Department of Dermatology
at Howard University's College of
Medicine prior to applying to residency. Medical students must
match with a program to move forward into residency. A fellowship
of this nature can be a step in securing a spot in dermatology
residency programs.
As one of the most competitive and least diverse medical
specialties in which many fellowship programs are also unfunded,
dermatology is incredibly limiting to those pursuing it unless
students have the grades, talent, drive and financial means. This
year-long Fellowship was created to provide financial assistance to
those needing it, while also hoping to increase and encourage
diversity in dermatology, by offering the following to the
fellow:
- A livable salary that includes a stipend for health
insurance
- A grant to conduct research in dermatology
- Funding for Howard University's
dermatology professors to support on-going education
- A travel stipend to attend match interviews as well as two
family visits during the fellowship
In addition to financial assistance, the fellow will also
receive the opportunity to conduct translational and clinical
research and participate in Howard
University's dermatology clinics and community outreach
events.
The recipient of the 2023 Diversity in Dermatology fellowship is
Helen Bui. Dr. Bui graduated from
the University of North Carolina School
of Medicine in 2022, recently completed her preliminary year of
residency at University of North
Carolina Hospitals in internal medicine, and has matched at
Howard University for her dermatology
residency programs. Along with her accomplishments in medical
school, she has an impressive background in hidradenitis
suppurativa research, with two of her more recent articles being
published in JAMA Dermatology. As a first-generation college
graduate with a consistent record of interest in skin of color,
complex medical dermatology and community outreach, Dr. Bui was the
perfect match to be the 2023 WDS La Roche-Posay Dermatology
fellow.
"I am grateful and honored for the incredible opportunity and
generous support extended to me through the Women's Dermatologic
Society, La Roche-Posay, and Howard Dermatology. As an aspiring
dermatologist, I am dedicated to addressing the critical gaps in
dermatologic care and research, with a special focus on skin of
color and health disparities in marginalized communities. The
Diversity in Dermatology fellowship has equipped me with the means
to pursue these aspirations by conducting clinical trials in
inflammatory skin conditions and investigating skin biomarkers for
potential targeted therapies. As the 2023 recipient, I am
determined to contribute to a deeper understanding of complex
dermatologic conditions in communities with diverse skin types and
to promote improved health outcomes for those who have long been
underserved," says Helen
Bui, MD.
"I am grateful to WDS and La Roche-Posay, for their continued
support of our mission to train the next generation of diverse
dermatologists. Our goal is to support and empower aspiring
dermatologists from diverse racial and socioeconomic backgrounds
with the hope that they will positively impact underserved
communities throughout their careers." says Ginette A. Okoye, MD FAAD.
To apply for the Fellowship next year, students will be able to
scan a QR code that will direct them to the application.
About Howard University
Founded in 1867, Howard University is a
private, research university that is comprised of 14 schools and
colleges. Students pursue more than 140 programs of study leading
to undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees. The University
operates with a commitment to Excellence in Truth and Service and
has produced one Schwarzman Scholar, three Marshall Scholars, four
Rhodes Scholars, 12 Truman Scholars, 25 Pickering Fellows and more
than 165 Fulbright recipients. Howard also produces more on-campus
African American Ph.D. recipients than any other university in
the United States. For more
information on Howard University, visit
www.howard.edu.
About Women's Dermatologic Society (WDS)
The Women's
Dermatologic Society (WDS) is a 501©3 nonprofit organization as
designated by the IRS. Founded in 1973, WDS's mission is to empower
and connect women dermatologists through personal and professional
development, mentorship, service and leadership. For more
information on WDS, visit www.womensderm.org.
About LA ROCHE-POSAY
Recommended by 90,000 dermatologists worldwide, La Roche-Posay's
mission is to offer life-changing dermatological skincare. La
Roche-Posay offers a unique range of daily skincare developed for
every skin type to address various skin concerns and complement
prescription treatments. At the center of the brand is the
exclusive selenium-rich La Roche-Posay Thermal Spring Water, a core
ingredient in its skincare formulas known for its soothing and
antioxidant properties that is sourced from its Thermal Center in
France, the first Dermatology
Center in Europe. The products are
developed using a strict safety and formulation charter with a
minimal number of ingredients and are formulated at optimal
concentrations. Additionally, La Roche-Posay products undergo
stringent clinical testing for efficacy and safety with over 750+
studies and 25 years of extensive research, even on sensitive
skin.
For additional information about La Roche-Posay, visit
www.laroche-posay.us and follow La Roche-Posay USA on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter
@LaRochePosayUSA
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