Clinique Partners with Skin of Color Society Foundation to Establish the Dermatologists of Tomorrow Scholarship

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3-year scholarship program aims to support medical students pursuing dermatology who are committed to health equity       

NEW YORK, April 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Clinique and the Skin of Color Society Foundation (SOCSF) announced a scholarship program to broaden access to the specialty of dermatology at the recent 21st Annual SOCS Scientific Symposium. The Dermatologists of Tomorrow Scholarship presented by Clinique and SOCSF provides financial support and mentorship to medical students who are committed to achieving health equity in their pursuit of a career in dermatology.

Through the Dermatologists of Tomorrow Scholarship, Clinique and SOCSF jointly focus on supporting students and their educational endeavors by structuring a program to reduce the financial burden of applying for dermatology residency. The distribution of funds focuses on 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.

"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," Kelly Fanning, SVP, General Manager, Clinique North America. 

The Dermatologists of Tomorrow Scholarship will provide scholarship support and mentorship to a projected 100 medical students over 3 years.    

"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," comments Victoria Barbosa, MD, MPH, MBA, FAAD, SOCS Immediate Past President.     

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 has a long-standing history of partnering with dermatologists, including its Founding Dermatologist, Norman Orentreich, MD, and incorporating patients' insights in its innovation since 1968. His children, Catherine Orentreich, MD, and David Orentreich, MD, continue their father's legacy for Clinique as the brand's Guiding Dermatologists. Over 55 years later, Clinique, continues its close relationship with the dermatological community to deliver on the promise that great skin can be created for all. It is this deep commitment that drives Clinique to cultivate future generations of dermatologists and support health equity.     

About CLINIQUE:
Can great skin be created? A beauty editor asked a top NYC dermatologist this question, leading them to found Clinique in 1968 as a total beauty solution to create great skin based on the dermatologist's guidance. Today Clinique is the #1 Prestige Skincare Brand in the U.S.* offering dermatologist guided solutions from skincare to makeup for remarkable skin results. Clinique products from skincare to makeup are all formulated to deliver powerful efficacy with rigorous safety —dermatologist tested, allergy tested, and 100% fragrance free. Clinique's clinical solutions are custom-fit by skin type and informed by decades of work with dermatologists, scientists, and ophthalmologists. The brand is sold in 107 markets worldwide.

* Source: Circana, LLC, US Prestige Beauty Total Measured Market, Skincare Unit Sales, Prestige Brand Classification, 12 Months Ending December 2024

About the Skin of Color Society:
The Skin of Color Society (SOCS) is the world's leading professional dermatologic organization dedicated to advancing the field of skin of color dermatology. Founded in 2004 by Dr. Susan C. Taylor, SOCS is driven by the mission to achieve health equity and excellence in patient care through research, education, mentorship, and advocacy. With members representing more than 21 countries, SOCS membership includes highly skilled dermatologists across dermatology subspecialties (medical, cosmetic, and surgical), and practice settings (private practice, public service, and academia). The Society has successfully mentored hundreds of medical students, dermatology residents, and fellows and awarded numerous research, fellowship, mentorship, observership, career development, and innovation grants to early and mid-career dermatologists. The work of the Society is supported by the Skin of Color Society Foundation (SOCSF).  www.skinofcolorsociety.org

Contacts:
Skin of Color Society Contact: Nancy Balik FitzGerald, [email protected]
Clinique Contact: Mollie Michelson, [email protected]

SOURCE Clinique