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A lthough physicians commit themselves to providing equitable treatment to all patients, significant disparities remain in the dermatologic care of Black patients, who constitute 13% of the US population, which continues to grow increasingly diverse. 1 Despite these changes in the population, the literature demonstrates that dermatologic training does not adequately focus on unique presentations of cutaneous pathology in the Black population. 2,3 Accordingly, medical students lack proper training in how skin disorders manifest in people of color. Compounding the problem, only 3% of dermatologists are Black, creating a cultural barrier that can compromise care for Black patients. 2,4 Racial disparities in dermatology training can compromise treatment, patient satisfaction, and outcomes. 3

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