Medical Student Committee Liaison Application

Medical Student Committee Liaison Application

CalDerm is seeking enthusiastic and committed first-, second-, or third-year medical students to serve as Medical Student Committee Liaisons. In this role, students will work directly with a CalDerm committee chair to support the work of the committee and contribute to the advancement of dermatology in California. This is a unique opportunity to engage meaningfully with dermatology leaders across the state, gain insight into organized medicine and advocacy, and develop lasting professional connections.

The position offers a chance to work one-on-one with the chair of a CalDerm committee and gain firsthand experience in how a state dermatology society operates—from policy and education to outreach and leadership.

The position requires a 1 year commitment through September 2027, with an average time commitment of approximately 5 hours per week—though workloads may vary depending on committee needs. Expectations include attending committee meetings, which are generally held quarterly but may occur more frequently. These meetings are often scheduled in the evenings, outside of standard business hours.

This role can be fulfilled virtually, and applicants located in the Pacific Time Zone are preferred to help facilitate communication and scheduling.

Committees currently seeking volunteers:

- Legislative Committee

Chairs: Dr. Jason Castillo, Dr. Jerry Potozkin
Time Commitment: Approximately 8–10 one-hour meetings annually, plus optional advocacy opportunities.
Meeting Schedule: Monthly January–June, with additional meetings as needed throughout the year (typically 2–3).
Focus: Reviews California legislation affecting dermatology and helps shape CalDerm's advocacy priorities.

- Membership Committee

Chairs: Dr. Nancy Chen, Dr. Tanya Evans
Time Commitment: Approximately 3–4 meetings annually.
Meeting Schedule: Meets 3–4 times per year.
Focus: Supports member recruitment, retention, engagement, and enhancement of member benefits and services.

- Community Outreach Committee

Chair: Dr. Sima Torabian
Deputy Chair: Dr. Jenny Fu
Time Commitment: Approximately 4–6 meetings annually, plus participation opportunities in outreach events.
Meeting Schedule: Quarterly meetings with additional meetings as needed.
Focus: Develops community programs that promote skin health and public education, including skin cancer screening initiatives.