LSM 499 Captone Project Report

Title for your proposed topic or project for LSM 499: Are dermatologic health disparities experienced by people of color caused by cultural barriers or dermatologists incompetency? Description of the topic or project, including a statement of its significance and your reasons for selecting it: My idea for the Capstone Project is to research health disparities in dermatology based on race. I will show evidence of the mistrust of dermatologist among people of color, and evidence of lack of preparation of dermatologists to skin conditions in people of color. After that, I will discuss how these factors negatively impact the outcomes of the treatment of people of color with dermatological conditions, and will attempt to identify which factor
The topic is relevant because there is a large gap between what can be offered by medicine and what is actually offered to people of color. Investigating the reasons for the existence of health disparities allow for the proposal of solutions to reduce them. The format the project will take: The project will take the shape of a research paper. The outcomes and/or objectives of the project (what your project will accomplish, demonstrate, or prove): Through my project, in particular, I intend to analyze two issues: the social issue (people of color distrusting their dermatologists and avoiding treatment) and the healthcare issue (dermatologists not treating people of color adequately). Based on the results of my research, I intend to identify whether the social or the healthcare side have a greater impact on the existing disparities in dermatology. Your method for accomplishing the project: To write this paper, I will investigate different research that delves into both dermatologic health disparities and health disparities based on skin color.
Projected outline of steps or sections and a timetable for completing each