Press Release

SDPA Diplomate: The Legacy of Excellence Earns Gold Brandon Hall Group Excellence Award

The Society of Dermatology Physician Associates (SDPA) is proud to announce that SDPA Diplomate: The Legacy of Excellence has been awarded a Gold Brandon Hall Group Excellence Award for Best Association Professional Development Program, the highest distinction in this category.

SDPA Announces Publication of First Clinical Practice Guidelines Addressing the Use of Laboratory Testing in Diagnosing Alopecia

Washington, D.C. (January 20, 2026)—The Society of Dermatology Physician Associates (SDPA) announced the publication of its first Clinical Practice Guidelines (CPG) addressing the use of laboratory testing in diagnosing alopecia, marking a major milestone for the organization, the dermatology PA profession, and clinicians caring for patients with the chief complaint of hair loss. 

SDPA Brings Leading Experts to Charlotte for Groundbreaking Insights at the Itch Conference

The Society of Dermatology Physician Associates will host its inaugural “Itch Conference” on March 27-28, 2025, in Charlotte, NC, focusing on the latest advances in understanding and treating itch-related conditions.