Interested in dermatology?
Welcome!
Medical students often find that their exposure to dermatology is scarce during their pre-clinical years.
Do you wish you knew more regarding skin cancer prevention and other dermatology topics? Do you wish you knew about other derm-related volunteer opportunities?
We'll point you to some resources!
COMMON knowledge on skin cancer prevention (for free!)
Watch a video from Your Skin is In for some basic orientation to skin cancer. Good for MS1 and MS2s!
Enroll in MRF's Educator Course
Other (free) REsources to learn about high yield dermatology
Increase your knowledge on common skin conditions through the basic dermatology curriculum provided by the AAD!
This is also a good way to prepare for your dermatology rotations!
Other ways to be involved in your community
Providing access to free sunscreen in public areas to increase sun health awareness throughout the community.
Training for technicians in the salon and spa industry to spot suspicious lesions on their clients’ skin.
Practicing sun safe behavior begins at birth. See how your organization can educate new parents.
The Indoor Tan-Free Skin Smart Campus Initiative encourages U.S. universities and colleges to promote skin cancer prevention policies and education on campus.
Don't Fry Day (May 27, 2022)
Don't Fry Day (May 27, 2022)
Don't Fry Day (May 27, 2022)
To help reduce rising rates of skin cancer from overexposure to the ultraviolet (UV) rays of the sun, the National Council on Skin Cancer Prevention has designated the Friday before Memorial Day as “Don’t Fry Day” to encourage sun safety awareness and to remind everyone to protect their skin while enjoying the outdoors. The National Counc
To help reduce rising rates of skin cancer from overexposure to the ultraviolet (UV) rays of the sun, the National Council on Skin Cancer Prevention has designated the Friday before Memorial Day as “Don’t Fry Day” to encourage sun safety awareness and to remind everyone to protect their skin while enjoying the outdoors. The National Council encourages EVERYONE to promote the importance of skin cancer prevention and sun-safety behaviors to use the free Don’t Fry Day material and resources.