Overview
Member of the Board of Advisors Jobs in United States at Symptone
Title: Member of the Board of Advisors
Company: Symptone
Location: United States
Position: Advisory Board Member (Volunteer)Organization: SymptoneLocation: Remote (Virtual meetings)Commitment: Quarterly meetings (2 hours each) + occasional consultation
About Symptone
Symptone is a nonprofit organization dedicated to ensuring medical students learn to recognize and diagnose conditions on all skin tones, so patients of color receive accurate and timely medical care. We create educational materials showing how diseases appear on darker skin, train medical educators to use these materials effectively, and measure success by how well new doctors can diagnose conditions across the spectrum of skin tones.
Our mission: To eliminate delays in diagnosis that patients of color often face by transforming medical education.
Advisory Board Opportunity
We are seeking 3 experienced professionals to join our founding Advisory Board and help shape the future of medical education. As an advisor, you will provide strategic guidance, subject matter expertise, and connections to help Symptone develop and implement effective programs.
Ideal Candidates
We are looking for professionals with expertise in at least one of the following areas:
Medical Education – Experience in curriculum development, medical school teaching, or educational assessment
Dermatology – Clinical expertise in diagnosing conditions across diverse skin tones
OB/GYN or Maternal Health – Knowledge of dermatological manifestations in pregnancy across skin tones
Health Equity Research – Background in studying healthcare disparities or implementing equity initiatives
Medical School Leadership – Experience in academic medicine administration
Responsibilities
Attend quarterly virtual advisory meetings (2 hours each)
Provide strategic guidance on program development and implementation
Review educational materials for medical accuracy and educational effectiveness
Leverage professional networks to help establish pilot programs at medical schools
Advocate for the importance of diagnosis across diverse skin tones
Benefits of Serving
Make a significant impact on medical education and health equity
Professional recognition as a founding advisor to an innovative nonprofit
Networking opportunities with other leaders in medical education and health equity
Opportunity to contribute to potentially field-changing educational materials
No financial contribution required – we value your expertise and time
Time Commitment
4 quarterly meetings annually (2 hours each)
Occasional email consultation (1-2 hours per month)
Initial term of 1 year, with option to renew
Application Process
Please submit everything to [email protected]:
Your resume
A brief statement explaining why you’re interested in Symptone’s mission and how your expertise would contribute to our advisory board
Any relevant affiliations with medical schools or healthcare organizations
About Our Founder
Symptone was founded by a woman of color who experienced firsthand the consequences of this educational gap. After struggling with a medical condition that took an extended time to diagnose because she couldn’t find images of the condition on people who looked like her, she established Symptone to ensure others wouldn’t face similar delays in care. This personal experience fuels her commitment to transforming how medical conditions are taught and visualized across all skin tones. Symptone is committed to building a diverse advisory board that represents the communities we serve. We strongly encourage applications from professionals of color and those with lived experience relevant to our mission.
For more information or to apply, please contact [email protected]
