Welcome prospective dermatology physician assistants!

I am pleased to announce the launch of dermpa.org/student, an extension of the Society of Dermatology Physician Assistant (SDPA) website tailored to those of you working hard towards your goal to become one of us—and we cannot wait until you are! This website is intended to be a one stop shop for all information related to finding preceptors for your dermatology elective rotation, how to write a dermatology specific resume, articles on professional issues, lists of medical texts and PDA applications to help you through your novice years in the specialty, and much more.

Student Scoop: Practice to Profession

As many dermatology physician assistants already know, working in dermatology is a rewarding experience and positions as a dermatology PA are highly sought after. The job search for a PA student who is interested in this particular specialty needs to start before graduation. There is so much to do as a PA student that just keeping on top of your scholastic work can be overwhelming.

Recommended Texts, Journals, and Websites

A large list of texts, journals, and websites that don't want to miss!

Your Malpractice Policy

Malpractice Insurance Quiz: How well do you know your policy and the basics about malpractice insurance? Take this quiz before and after reading the article. Be sure to score yourself below.

Contracting with PAs and NPs PDF

Negotiating a contract can be a pleasant, mutually beneficial experience when both sides focus on long-term satisfaction and shared success. Download the PDF and get all you need to know.

Do You Know Your Collections?

The primary benefit of hiring a PA is increasing patient access to care. Another benefit of employing a PA is increasing the revenue of a practice. Which means, as PAs we need to not only provide the highest quality of healthcare to our dermatology patients but we need to be a financial asset to our practices. Do you know if you are a financial asset to your practice?

Plug Into Your Practice PDF

With foresight and a plan of action, you can easily energize your practice and avoid unpleasant shocks. Download the PDF and get all you need to know.

Is Your Schedule Full?

Sometimes it is not enough to just assume that the physician has generated enough patients for you to see. I am often asked, “How many patients should I see in a day?” Only you can answer that question. It depends on your experience, how quickly you can perform procedures, what support staff you have dedicated to work with you, and the complexity of the cases that you see.