Journal of Dermatology for PAs

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Published quarterly in both print and digital formats, JDPA covers a variety of topics in Clinical, Surgical, & Cosmetic Dermatology.

The mission of the JDPA is to improve dermatological patient care by publishing the most innovative, timely, practice-proven educational information available for the physician assistant profession.

The Journal of Dermatology for PAs (JDPA) is a peer-reviewed publication that delivers innovative clinical, surgical, cosmetic, and professional content exclusively for dermatology PAs. Submissions to the JDPA are peer-reviewed by a panel of experienced dermatology PAs, educational PAs, and dermatologists before being accepted for publication. Manuscripts submitted for publication are reviewed with the understanding that they are original and have neither been submitted elsewhere nor are being considered by other journals.

Each issue of JDPA features:

• CME. Each issue of JDPA features a CME-accredited article (AAPA Category I CME credit), available to SDPA members at no cost.
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• Quality Content. JDPA includes articles on the following topics to reflect the breadth of dermatology: Clinical Medical Dermatology, Cosmetic Dermatology, Pediatric Dermatology, Surgical Dermatology, and Professional Development
• Publishing Opportunities. Whether you are a seasoned writer or first-time author, we encourage you to send us your original research, literature reviews, case reports, and other manuscripts for publication consideration.

JDPA invites original research on dermatology, skin of color, therapeutics, diagnostics, healthcare delivery models, disparities, PA workforce, and more. Your research can make a significant impact. Indexed on OVID and EBSCOhost (including Cinahl), we offer a prime platform for exposure.

Browse our Instructions for Authors HERE.

Ready to submit your manuscript? Visit JDPA's Online Submission System on Editorial Manager.

 All manuscripts must be submitted online through Editorial Manager. Not sure if your topic is within our scope? E-mail jdpa@dermpa.org your pre-submission inquiry.

Editor-in-Chief
Cynthia F. Griffith, MPAS, PA-C
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Department of Dermatology
Dallas, Texas

Founding Editor
Travis Hayden, MPAS, PA-C
Professor of Practice | Assistant Academic Coordinator PASS Faculty Advisor, Department of Physician Assistant Studies, Le Moyne College, Syracuse, New York

​Deputy Editor
J​ennifer Winter, MSPAS, PA-C
Dermatology and Allergy Specialists of Olympia
Olympia, Washington​

Editorial Board

Mallory Aycock, DMSc, PA-C
Georgia Skin Cancer and Aesthetic Dermatology
Greater Athens, Georgia

Richard Flygare, PA-C, PhD
North Idaho Dermatology
Coeur D'Alene, Idaho

Kristen Grippe, PA-C
Associate Professor 
Interim Program Director 
Gannon University, Physician Assistant Program
Erie, Pennsylvania

Bethany Grubb, MPH, PA-C 
Assistant Professor 
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Department of Physician Assistant Studies
Dallas, Texas

Eugene Jones, PhD, PA-C
Professor Emeritus 
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Department of Department of Physician Assistant Studies
Dallas, Texas

Kim Sanders, PA-C
Assistant Professor 
Oregon Health & Science University, Department of Dermatology
Lake Oswego, Oregon

Department Editors

Dermoscopy 
John Burns, MSPA, PA-C

Managing Editor
Angela Saba​