Skin of Color Savvy: News Update—SOCS Awards, My Best Winter Skin, & TORPEDO Program
The January 15, 2025 SOCS News Update highlights research ongoing/upcoming initiatives and awards, the My Best Winter Skin Campaign, and the TORPEDO program.
Key Timestamps
00:05 - Introduction
01:45 - SOCS Overview
05:00 - SOCS Research Initiatives and Awards
10:05 - My Best Winter Skin campaign
13:00 - Training Opportunities and Residency Programs (TORPEDO) Program
15:34 - Conclusion/Brodell Contact Info
In the inaugural Skin of Color Savvy: News Update, host Robert Brodell, MD, introduces the
Brodell highlights several
The episode also introduces SOCS’s “My Best Winter Skin” campaign, launched to promote optimal winter skincare practices and raise awareness about skin health. This initiative includes an international awareness day, volunteer events, educational materials, and product donations sponsored by Clinique. Brodell encourages dermatologists to participate in outreach efforts within their communities to promote skin health and support SOCS’s broader mission.
In the final update, Brodell shares details about TORPEDO (Training Opportunities and Residency Programs to Enhance Diversity and Outcomes), an initiative at the University of Mississippi to foster diversity in dermatology. Through mentoring, away rotations, and research opportunities, TORPEDO supports students from historically Black colleges and universities, addressing gaps in mentorship and training.












































































