Expanding global health dermatology leadership: launching the GLODERM international mentorship programme

Expanding global health dermatology leadership: launching the GLODERM international mentorship programme

Authors: Alexis G Strahan, Olivia M T Davies, Lucía T Fernández, Inena Wa Inena Gaylord, Yared Getachew Mekonnen, Marlous L Grijsen, Jose E Ollague, Doriane Sabushimike, Luisa Polo Silveira, Toby Maurer, Roni P Dodiuk-Gad, Archana Singal, Henry W Lim, Arpita Bhose, Janet E Lubov, Shivani Jain, Morvarid Zehtab, Tom Allison, Maud Guerin, Wendemagegn Enbiale, Wingfield Rehmus, Karolyn A Wanat, L Claire Fuller, Elizabeth Bailey, Esther E Freeman.

Journal: British Journal of Dermatology, Volume 191, Issue 2, August 2024, Pages 286–289, https://doi.org/10.1093/bjd/ljae164

Published: 26 April 2024

The lack of access to dermatological care is a global health crisis. Skin diseases are the fourth leading cause of nonfatal disease burden worldwide, with significant variation in morbidity based on geographic location and available resources.1,2 By virtue of cultural and systematic constraints, a multifaceted approach to increasing access to dermatological care globally is essential. We argue that investing in local dermatologists by providing intentional mentorship and leadership training is foundational to increasing access.

Fundamentally, mentorship aims to create a relationship between mentor and mentee, resulting in guidance, growth and support for personal and professional endeavours.3 Purposeful cross-cultural mentorship is associated with ... [Read the full article here]