Table 1.
National and international mentoring opportunities for dermatology physicians/trainees[6]
| Society | Programs for development | Additional information |
|---|---|---|
| Women’s Dermatology Society | Mentorship programs available. | Resident membership is free |
| https://www.womensderm.org/ | Funding is available but for residents of the USA/Canada [Figure 2] | |
| International Society of Dermatology | Mentorship programs available with funding | Concession for residents |
| https://www.intsocderm.org/ | ISD Virtual International Mentorship Program (2020 onward) | |
| Skin of Color Society | Mentorship programs | Free for resident members |
| https://skinofcolorsociety.org | No funding available | |
| European Academy of Dermatology Venereology | Grants and Scholarships (including the ones offering free membership and EADV meeting registration) | Reduced membership fee for residents |
| https://www.eadv.org | Courses and e-learning for residents | |
| Indian Association of Dermatology Venereology and Leprosy (IADVL) | Travel grants | Highly recommended for Indian trainees and dermatologists |
| IADVL Mentorship Program (2014) | ||
| Observership grants | ||
| International dermatopathology scholarship grant | ||
| Association of Cutaneous Surgeons of India https://acsinet.net |
Observership in dermatosurgery | Usually 4 week’s observership. No financial support |
| Medical Dermatology Society https://www.meddermsociety.org |
Mentorships (funding available) | Free membership for residents/fellows |
| American Society for Dermatologic Surgery https://www.asds.net/ medical-professionals |
Fellowship, mentorship and preceptorship programs available | Grants and scholarships available. Some programs are open for international graduates as well |