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Trust and believe that both the NMA and the derm section are pulling out all of the bells and whistles for this year's meeting. I'm looking forward to the announcement about who the keynote speakers will be. In the past, keynote speakers have been Dr. Anthony Fauci, Stacey Abrams, Senator Bernie Sanders, Representative Ayanna Pressley, and our very own NMA member Dr. David Satcher (first black US Surgeon General). NMA Derm speakers include former NMA Derm Chairs Dr. Valerie Callender and Dr. Ginette Okoye.
As a mother, I am very excited that my children will be able to attend Camp NMA'zing this year! It is by far the best camp in which I've ever enrolled my children. The program activities are carefully selected with the goal of providing a wide range of age-appropriate, educational, social, and cultural experiences unique to Atlanta, GA. Campers are children of NMA members who grow up with amazing experiences all over the country. Many connections remain lifelong. Use this link or see below for planned activities.
The scientific meeting is second-to-none. For example, I firmly believe that all NMA Derm members should be able to perform at least small cases of hair transplantation-- at least for our patients with traction alopecia. This is why I invited Dr. Achiamah Osei-Tutu to teach us how to incorporate Hair Transplantation into our practices. Just the same, this convention is where we stay cutting edge. To that end, Dr. Ginette Okoye will give us an overview of JAK inhibitors. This is a follow-up from when Dr. Brett King first introduced the class to us years ago. See more examples of presentations below.
The social calendar is loaded with great events. While the kids are at Camp NMA-zing, join us Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Tuesday evenings. You don't want to miss Black Men in Derm on Friday, the annual award ceremony on Saturday, our takeover of the soul food restaurant Sweet Georgia's Juke Joint on Sunday, or the black-tie affair-- the President's Gala on Tuesday.
Thank you to our sponsors: Abbvie, Aerolase, Benev, CeraVe, Galderma, Lumisque Skincare, P&G, Regeneron/Sanofi, and Vitality Institute.
This is my last year (month) as chair. I served two terms with the initial intention of making NMA Derm well-known again and stronger. You helped me to do much more than that. You are in amazing hands with Dr. Cheri Frey as your upcoming chair. NMA Derm is thriving and soaring. I could not have done it without Dr. Cheri Frey, Dr. Hope Mitchell, or Ms. Lisa Jordan.
This was not a one-woman show. This was a dream team.
Thank you all! Muah!
Chesahna Kindred, MD, MBA, FAAD
NMA Derm Chair
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NMA Derm Elections for Secretary/Treasurer |
It's Time to Vote for the Next Executive Board!
Please vote for the individuals who will lead the National Medical Association Dermatology Section for 2022-2024 as Chair, Vice-Chair, and Secretary/Treasurer. Each officer will work closely with an elected corresponding student executive team member as Student Chair, Student Vice-Chair, and Student Secretary/Treasurer. Please note that the student Executive Board members will serve for a period of one year, from 2022-23.
We are grateful for the engagement and leadership of these physicians and dedicated students during this important time for our specialty.
You will receive an email to vote if your dues are up to date. If not, you can pay your dues here or send me an email for more information.
Voting begins today and ends on August 1st at 11:59 pm. Cast your ballot today!
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Sincerely,
Shari Hicks-Graham, MD - Elections Chair, NMA Derm
Camille Howard Verovic, DO - Elections Co-Chair, NMA Derm
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Saturday
- Essential Policies for a Successful Practice
- Keys to Contracts and Negotiations
- How to Hire an Associate
- Cosmetic Workshop (thread lifts, injectables, and lasers)
- Annual Reception (evening)
Sunday
- Breakfast Sponsored by Regeneron
- Grand Rounds
- Bullous Dermatoses
- Radiation Oncology in Dermatology
- Transgender Dermatology
- Sweet Georgia's Juke Joint Sponsored by Aerolase (evening)
Monday
- Breakfast Sponsored by VI Peel
- JAK inhibitors
- ACR Criteria for Mohs
- Cosmeceuticals
- Growth Factors and Exosomes
- Introducing Hair Transplantation into Your Practices
- Diet and Alopecia
Tuesday
- AAD Presidential Updates
- AAD New Diversity Initiatives
- Marsupialization in HS
- Optimizing Closures
- President Gala (evening, black tie)
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REGISTER. You need to register.
If you didn't register when registration opened last winter, here is a reminder.
If you didn't pay your annual NMA Derm donation:
For those who prefer to print/fax/mail the registration, please click the image to the right.
Highlight of registration fees for current members:
- $525 before June 14
- $600 June 15-July 29
- $650 onsite (starting July 30)
President's Ball
- $175 Tuesday 8/2
- Formal attire
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Click the image to open the program draft for the NMA Derm section meeting. Subject to change.
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Do you remember the first-ever Black Men in Derm event this past spring sponsored by Cerave? We are bringing Black Men in Derm to Atlanta! This time, it is still sponsored by Cerave but is led by Dr. DiAnne Davis and Dr. Cheri Frey.
YOU are invited, so be sure to fly into Atlanta by mid-afternoon.
If you know any black male medical students who will be in Atlanta, invite them to join you. This is one of the ways we play the long game to increase the number of black male dermatologists.
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Hi!
Can’t wait to see everyone! Now that we are back in person, we are reviving derm grand rounds. We really saw some amazing cases last time!
WHAT: any interesting cases or challenging ones that you would love input on
WHEN: Sunday 11-12
WHO: Any attending. You may have your Med student or resident present on your behalf!
WHY: This is your chance to collabo and wax profoundly with your colleagues IN PERSON in real time!
--- Meena Singh, MD, FAAD
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Excerpts of activities during the Camp NMA-Zing Youth 2022 program.
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Georgia Aquarium
Notable specimens include sea lions, beluga whales, bottlenose dolphins, and manta rays. The aquarium features a 4D theatre & a virtual reality simulator that takes guests on a trip through prehistoric seas.
Comedy Magic Show
James Brandon delights children with age-specific magic tricks and routines, and has them laughing at his hilarious visual comedy bits. Your child can even perform magic with James (if they want to)!
World of Coca-Cola
It’s mind-blowing to taste coke products from all over the world, as there are 5 different tasting stations featuring 100 different flavors. Some of the flavors are surprisingly good and some are… not. The bottle works area demonstrates the bottling process and guests see how the machines work together to fill a bottle of Coke and prepare it to ship all over the world. Finally, behold the Vault of the Secret Formula, where the original coke formula is securely stored behind locked doors and sophisticated sensors!
DJ/Dance Party
As a group, guests will delight in learning hip hop, African, and contemporary dance moves, and learn to understand that dancing is life, and emotion expressed through motion. Professional dancers are led by Natasha Maughan, who has performed on stages with Rihanna, Shaun Escoffery, Allison Hinds and Romeo.
Zoo Atlanta
Viewed as one of the finest zoos in the U.S., Zoo Atlanta offers memorable close encounters with more than 1,000 animals from around the world. The elephant’s enclosure is amazing but most will agree, visiting the giants Pandas is a highlight of the trip. One of only 3 U.S. institutions to feature the adorable pandas, Zoo Atlanta invites you to meet Ya Lun and Xi Lun, a set of twins born to Lun Lun in September 2016.
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Historic MLK/Civil Rights Tour
Atlanta is a city steeped with block after block of historic buildings and places where Black people struggled and prospered to make Atlanta the citadel for Black America and the cradle of the Civil Rights movement. See the city sights that were significant in changing the face of America, and hear from Civil Rights icons Andrew Young, John Lewis, and Julian Bond. Witness the birth house of Dr. King, the Ebenezer Baptist church, and the crypt of MLK & Coretta Scott King. Your tour guide is informative, kind hearted and funny. He has a connection to the King family! Hear stories and freedom songs that are captivating and moving. See the sights that are woven in rich history that matter to everyone. Enjoy the personal stories of Dr. King as a regular guy, a loving husband and father, these rarely-heard stories are the most precious of ALL the hidden gems on this tour!
Center for Puppetry Arts
Get ready to rethink everything you know about puppets and puppeteers. Live shows, workshops, and exhibitions will delight younger children in a highly interactive format where they enjoy puppet theatre and get to make their own puppet. Think favorites like Sesame Street, Fraggle Rock, Cookie Monster and fascinating puppet evolution thanks to Jim Hanson and the Muppets. Experience puppets from around the world.
Anastasia’s Bubble Show
See bubbles of unusual shapes, from tiny to gigantic sizes, huge soap trails and funny dancing bubbles, and bubbles that bounce and float inside other bubbles. Experience smoky bubbles and incredible fire volcanoes, and beautiful bubble flowers. Children can make a wish inside of a Giant Bubble! With a little magic, they learn how to make soap bubbles using just their hands.
LEGOLAND Discovery Center
This dynamic playground showcases Atlanta landmarks made of LEGO, and children can learn building tricks at the Master Builder Academy.
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Chair: Chesahna Kindred, MD, MBA
Vice Chair: Meena Singh, MD
Secretary/Treasurer: Crystal Aguh, MD
Administrator: Evelyn Gibson
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