Introduction to the Skin of Color Center at the University of Washington and a Case-Based Discussion
Presented by Olivia Ware, MD
Olivia Ware, MD, FAAD is an Acting Instructor in the UW Department of Dermatology and a board-certified dermatologist at Harborview Medical Center. She is the Director of the Skin of Color Center of Excellence. Dr. Ware earned her BA in Biochemistry, Biophysics, and Molecular Biology at Whitman College in 2013. She earned her MD at Howard University College of Medicine in 2020. After completing her MD, Dr. Ware completed her Internal Medicine Internship in 2021 at MedStar/ Georgetown Washington Hospital Center in Washington, DC. She then went on to complete her Dermatology Residency at the University of California, San Francisco, and recently graduated from the program in 2024. Dr. Ware specializes in skin of color, burnout, pigmentary disorders, hair disorders, and hidradenitis suppurativa.
Accreditation
Joint Accreditation: In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by The University of Washington School of Medicine and Washington State Dermatology Association. The University of Washington School of Medicine is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team
The University of Washington School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 14 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. (Each session is worth 2 credits)