26002: Mark Allen Everett, MD, Skin of Color Symposium (May 8, 2026)

The Mark Allen Everett, MD, Skin of Color Symposium will be presented virtually by the OU COM Mark Allen Everett Department of Dermatology on Friday, May 8, 2026.

The purpose of the symposium is to:

1. Promote awareness of the unique features of skin of color.

2. Provide a forum to exchange valuable information regarding ethnic skin.

3. Educate health care providers, residents, fellows, students, aestheticians/cosmetologists and hair professionals about dermatologic diseases in skin of color.

4. Develop cultural awareness as it relates to skin of color in dermatology.

5. Expose attendees to nationally recognized experts in skin of color dermatology and health equity.

Statistics show that by 2045 the US will become majority black and brown people which will determine the health of our nation. It is imperative that healthcare workers, trainees, and related professionals are properly educated on the unique features of skin of color and health equity to improve the quality of patient care.  

1. Recognize the unique dermatologic features of skin of color.
2. Manage dermatologic conditions in skin of color.
3. Examine culture awareness as it relates to dermatology and the field of medicine at large.
4. Develop effective patient-provider relationships.
5. Positively change health outcomes for diverse populations.

1. Recognize and assess dermatologic conditions in patients with skin of color in nursing practice settings, including primary care, inpatient, and outpatient environments.
2. Implement evidence-based nursing interventions and supportive care for patients with skin of color, considering unique risks and complications.
3. Demonstrate culturally sensitive communication and patient education to enhance trust, adherence, and patient outcomes.
4. Collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary teams to ensure accurate reporting, triage, and management of dermatologic conditions in diverse patient populations.

IMPORTANT REGISTRATION NOTICE
Fellows, Residents, and Students: Complimentary registration is available only by promo code upon request. The promo code must be applied at registration checkout no later than 3:59 p.m. (CT) on May 7, 2026. Beginning at 4:00 p.m. (CT) on May 7, 2026, the promo code expires and all registrants will be required to pay the applicable registration fee, regardless of training status or when the promo code was issued. To request a promo code, contact Renee Wall at 405-271-4662 or [email protected].

EARLY Registration
(Ends April 1, 2026)
The complimentary promo code is valid only if used by 3:59 p.m. (CT) on May 7, 2026. At 4:00 p.m. (CT) on May 7, 2026, the promo code expires, and all registrations will require payment, including Fellow, Resident, and Student registrations.

OU/VA/OMRF Provider and Faculty – $75
Non-OU/VA/OMRF Provider and Faculty – $90
Non-Healthcare Hair and Beauty Professional (Aesthetician, Barber, Cosmetologist, etc.) – $25
Non-Provider and Administrator – $25
Fellow – $40*
Resident – $40*
Student (High School, Undergraduate, Graduate, Medical, Nursing, PA, Pharmacy, etc.) – $40*


REGULAR Registration
(Begins April 2, 2026 and ends 3:59 p.m. [CT] on May 7, 2026)
The complimentary promo code is valid only if used by 3:59 p.m. (CT) on May 7, 2026. At 4:00 p.m. (CT) on May 7, 2026, the promo code expires, and all registrations will require payment, including Fellow, Resident, and Student registrations.

OU/VA/OMRF Provider and Faculty – $85
Non-OU/VA/OMRF Provider and Faculty – $100
Non-Healthcare Hair and Beauty Professional (Aesthetician, Barber, Cosmetologist, etc.) – $35
Non-Provider and Administrator – $35
Fellow – $50*
Resident – $50*
Student (High School, Undergraduate, Graduate, Medical, Nursing, PA, Pharmacy, etc.) – $50*


LATE Registration
(Begins 4:00 p.m. [CT] on May 7, 2026)
The complimentary promo code has expired.  All registrants are required to pay the applicable registration fee, regardless of training status. Complimentary registration promo codes are not valid during late registration.

OU/VA/OMRF Provider and Faculty – $170
Non-OU/VA/OMRF Provider and Faculty – $200
Non-Healthcare Hair and Beauty Professional (Aesthetician, Barber, Cosmetologist, etc.) – $70
Non-Provider and Administrator – $70
Fellow – $50
Resident – $50
Student (High School, Undergraduate, Graduate, Medical, Nursing, PA, Pharmacy, etc.) – $50

Physician Continuing Education
ACCME/AMA PRA Accreditation Statement:
The University of Oklahoma College of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The University of Oklahoma College of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 7.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Nursing Continuing Education
ANCC Accreditation Statement: 
OU Medicine, Inc. is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

7.00 CNE contact hours will be awarded for meeting the following criteria: 90% attendance of conference, completion and submission of evaluation form.

This educational activity does not include any content that relates to products and/or services of a commercial interest that would create a conflict of interest.

No relevant financial relationships were identified for any presenters or individuals with the ability to control content of this activity.

Non-Physician Certificate of Participation:
The NCCPA (National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants) now accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credit^TM for certification maintenance and state license renewal purposes.

Mitigation Statement: The University of Oklahoma College of Medicine, Office of Continuing Professional Development has reviewed this activity’s speaker and planner disclosures and has mitigated all relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies, if applicable.

The University of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity institution. www.ou.edu/eoo

Accommodation Statement: Accommodations on the basis of disability are available by contacting Renee Wall at 405-271-4662 or [email protected] as soon as possible.

Acknowledgement of Commercial and In-Kind Support: Commercial support is financial, or in-kind, contributions given by a ineligible company, which is used to pay all or part of the costs of a CME activity. An ineligible company is one whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients.

Appropriate acknowledgement of all commercial and in-kind support will be given at the time of the educational activity.

Disclaimer Statement: Statements, opinions and results of studies contained in the program are those of the presenters and authors and do not reflect the policy or position of the Board of Regents of the University of Oklahoma (“OU”) nor does OU provide any warranty as to their accuracy or reliability.

Every reasonable effort has been made to faithfully reproduce the presentations and material as submitted. However, no responsibility is assumed by OU for any claims, injury and/or damage to persons or property from any cause, including negligence or otherwise, or from any use or operation of any methods, products, instruments or ideas contained in the material herein.

Policy on Faculty and Presenters Disclosure: It is the policy of the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine that the faculty and presenters identify all financial relationships with ineligible companies relating to the topics of this educational activity, and also disclose discussions of off-label or investigational drugs/devices and/or therapies during their presentation(s).

Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

The University of Oklahoma College of Medicine, Office of Continuing Professional Development has reviewed this activity’s speaker and planner disclosures and has mitigated all relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies, if applicable.

Friday, May 8, 2026