The mission of the SDPA Distance Learning Initiative (DLI) is to provide high quality comprehensive education to experienced dermatology physician assistants. The DLI's innovative and interactive format  will become the gold standard for education within the dermatology physician assistant community. Supervision by a board certified dermatologist along with completion of the DLI will award the prestigious title of SDPA Diplomate. The title of SDPA Diplomate is a nationally recognized, credible title that reflects an individual's utmost dedication to the dermatology profession.