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

The lack of access to dermatological care is a global health crisis, with skin diseases being the fourth leading cause of nonfatal disease burden worldwide. To address this issue, the GLODERM international mentorship program was launched by the International League of Dermatological Societies – International Foundation for Dermatology. The program pairs dermatology trainees and clinicians from low- and middle-income countries with experienced mentors in global health dermatology. The program includes monthly meetings, virtual lectures, and personalized professional development opportunities. The first cohort of mentees reported improvements in leadership skills and the ability to train healthcare providers and serve patients in underserved areas. The program aims to build a network of dermatology leaders to improve access to skin health globally. [Extracted from the article]