Laura Bush

Laura is a seasoned PA with over 30 years of dedicated service in the medical field. She completed her undergraduate degree at the University of Central Florida, earned a Master of Medical Science from Emory University, and obtained her Doctor of Medical Science from the University of Lynchburg.

Laura has worked in multiple medical fields, including emergency medicine and family practice, but has spent the last 20 years as a DermPA™. Over the past decade, she has held key leadership positions, including Secretary-Treasurer for DPAF, Director at large, Secretary/Treasurer, President, and now immediate Past President of the SDPA. She was recently awarded the 2024 SDPA Board Member of the Year and board service award.

Laura's service to DermPAs™ began with the Georgia Dermatology PAs (GDPA), a growing state society, where she served as Treasurer for six years. In 2018, the GDPA recognized Laura’s service and dedication by naming her the Inaugural Physician Assistant Leader of the Year. Her significant professional contributions include precepting students and guest lecturing for Morehouse Medical, South University, and Emory University PA school. Additionally, she has published several articles in the JDPA journal, furthering the knowledge and understanding of the DermPA™ profession.

As Immediate Past President, Laura hopes to continue serving the DermPA™ profession by supporting and guiding the many excellent initiatives planned for the SDPA. She hopes to contribute ideas, serve as a resource and mentor for all the outstanding SDPA leaders and members, and advocate for the DermPA™ profession.