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30 Years of Excellence Leading the Way For DermPAs™

For 30 years, the Society of Dermatology Physician Associates (SDPA) has been a trusted partner for DermPAs™, offering unwavering support and resources. We deliver top-tier education, foster meaningful professional growth, and champion dedicated advocacy to advance DermPA™ practice and access to high-quality patient care.

Official Seal of the Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants, established 1994

Network with a community of over 5,000 DermPAs™ and dermatology professionals who are as passionate about your success as you are.

SDPA Member Spotlight

Meet Kirsten Kuhn

MPAS, PA-C

Kirsten Kuhn, a Dermatology PA in Colorado with a Master's from OHSU and Princeton, practices medical and cosmetic dermatology. As a Diplomate Fellow and Vice Chair of the Governmental Affairs & Advocacy Committee, she focuses on health policy and increasing access to quality care, now serving as the HOD Junior Delegate for the SDPA.

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SDPA by the Numbers

Largest constituent organization of the American Academy of PAs (AAPA)
5,000+

Current SDPA Members

11

State Affiliates Across the US

15+

National Patient Advocacy Groups Collaborate with SDPA

2,700+

Messages Sent to Congress by SDPA Members

The Latest from SDPA

Esteemed Dermatology Experts Unite at SDPA’s 2024 Conference: Podcast Highlights Pediatric Skin Health Insights

Dr. Lisa Swanson, a pediatric dermatologist, and Douglas DiRuggiero, DMSc, MHS, PA-C, a distinguished expert in education and healthcare, join JDPA Editor-in-Chief Cynthia Griffith, MPAS, PA-C, on stage during SDPA’s fall conference in Nashville, Tennessee. Together, they addressed audience-generated inquiries spanning various facets of pediatric dermatology related to real-world experiences in the clinic. Their discussion encompassed topics such as atopic dermatitis, psoriasis, and a spectrum of other disease states and their corresponding treatments.

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Ready to Advance your DermPA™ Career?

When you join SDPA, you become part of a community with exclusive benefits designed to support your success.

  • Exclusive “Job Board” access
  • Discounts on all CME resources
  • Full access to the JDPA Catalog
  • Membership to the “SDPA Connect” community
  • Online, on-demand resource library
  • And so much more!

“I joined SDPA as an experienced PA trying to get into dermatology. The resources, connections, and CME helped me land my first job in dermatology. I continue to rely on SDPA for new information, CME credits, webinars, and all things derm as my career has advanced. I find SDPA content, presenters, and info top-notch, and I always have a great time at the conferences.”

Emily Breton, PA-C

Contemporary Dermatology, Massachusetts