CDS Dermatology Underrepresented in Medicine (DURM) Mentorship Program

2026 DURM Meeting

2026 CDS DURM Mentorship Program

DURM was launched in 2022 by Dr. Jordan Carqueville following a very successful fundraiser. Four mentees were offered the opportunity to shadow some of the best dermatologists in the Chicago area for this unique 4 week long learning experience. The program continued in 2026 lead by Dr. Sheryl Hoyer.

The 2026 mentees were:

Alejandra Baron
Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine

Deijhah Scurry
University of California, Irvine

Ashleigh Sutton
Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine

Beverly Udegbe
Lewis Katz School of Medicine

Cheryl Hoyer and 2026 Mentees
2026 DURM Meeting - Thank You Reception

The CDS program (DURM) truly changed my life. It exposed me to a career that I once thought was not possible, and I am deeply grateful. I wanted to share that I matched into dermatology at Loma Linda University. I am overwhelmed with joy and gratitude, and I know that your support five years ago played a meaningful role in helping me get here.

I hope to pay that forward in my own career.

Chiemelie Onyekonwu

2022 DURM Mentee