I don't know the answer, yet. But I have a 4th year medical student, and future dermatologist, who is working on a research project to try to learn why black people don't come to our dermatology clinic. So, perhaps I'll have part of the answer when he finishes his research.
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Carolyn Pointer
Assistant Professor
Southern Illinois University School of Medicine
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Original Message:
Sent: 07-25-2022 16:34
From: Penny Schnarrs
Subject: Question of the Week: Why are so many Black patients dying of skin cancer?
AAMCNews's @Bridget Balch brings the answer to our new question of the week in her report on health disparities in melanoma outcomes. Do you know the answer?
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Penny Schnarrs
Virtual Communities Program Manager
Association of American Medical Colleges
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