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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.
Education Created by DermPAs™ for DermPAs™
Access 250+ CME hours annually through programs developed by Certified DermPA™ members.
Ways to Earn CME
SDPA Dermatology Conference
Expand your knowledge, meet industry leaders, and build connections to advance your career at SDPA conferences.
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Map Your DermPA™ Journey
Explore different pathways to becoming a DermPA and advancing your career.
Career Pathways
Exclusive Discounts for SDPA Members
Save big on CME. With just one online course or conference registration, your membership pays for itself through exclusive discounts.
Member Benefits
Make an Impact on Patient Care
Collaborate with 15+ national patient advocacy groups to shape healthcare policy and improve patient outcomes.
Advocacy AgendaNetwork 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.
SDPA by the Numbers
Current SDPA Members
State Affiliates Across the US
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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.
Journal Club 2: Hot topics in Therapeutics: Oral minoxidil, GLP1 - inhibitors and Drug-Resistant Tinea
Creating An Effective Curriculum for Cosmetology Students to Promote Early Detection of Melanoma in Salons and Barber Shops: A Scoping Review
From the Clinic to the C-Suite: Robert Higham Shares His Path to Success
Connecting the Dots: How Dermatology and Rheumatology Work Together
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Introducing the New SDPA Diplomate Program
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President's Column | June 2025
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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
