A representative said the organization could not share a copy of the final resolution.

It immediately inspired emotional discussion both privately and on social media within this community of 20,000 skin doctors.

And that lack of diversity can affect patient care.

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To this day, there’s inappropriate treatment of skin of color.

And that this can proceed without discontinuing its current programs.

Dr. Waldorf stresses that there are very real concerns about antisemitism around the world.

The AAD DEI includes religious minorities in its mission statement.

In the two weeks since Drs.

She says some members communicated to her that they later realized it did not reflect their intent.

Many have asked to have their names removed from the Sunsetting DEI resolution.

I made a mistake and didn’t read it very carefully.

That was my intent, Dr. Guttman-Yassky toldAllure.

I think [we need to] create something against antisemitism, but DEI initiatives are very important too.

She says she had no intention of supporting any resolution that abolishes DEI programming.

The idea of no glass ceiling to anyone and the inclusiveness of all is very important.

The goal of DEI is to not need DEI, but we are not at that point.

This is borne out by the scientific literature and the vast collective clinical experience of our members."

So what happens next?

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