SDPA Diplomate: The Legacy of Excellence

The SDPA Diplomate program is a comprehensive, online, didactic training experience available exclusively to SDPA members. Built on the foundation of the former Diplomate Fellowship™, this upgraded format transforms passive learning into an active, dynamic experience.

Now featuring:

• Real-world clinical scenarios
• Demo videos & audio content
• Knowledge checks & interactive features
• Module outlines for notetaking
• Fully mobile-responsive design

All content is based on Dermatology Essentials by Bolognia et al. (1st or 2nd ed.) and peer-reviewed by SDPA Board members, committees, and expert volunteers.

The full program delivers 54 hours of AAPA Category 1 CME across 18 streamlined modules.

Not at all! Your Diplomate status remains valid. No action is required. You are still recognized as part of the Diplomate community.

You have three options from here. You may choose one of the following:

1. Complete the previous Diplomate Fellowship™ program within one year of Module A’s release, which is planned for June 2025. This means you have until June 2026 to complete the program.
2. If you have already started some of the previous Diplomate Fellowship™ modules, you may transition to the new SDPA Diplomate at 50% off the bundle or individual modules. To request this, contact us at education@dermpa.org.
3. Request a refund.  If you purchased a module and have not started, you may request a refund to purchase the new module. To request this, contact us at education@dermpa.org.
   
   Note that these options cannot be combined.

While the core content remains high-quality and evidence-based, SDPA Diplomate: The Legacy of Excellence introduces:

• Choice in learning style: video, audio, or transcript
• Open navigation: complete modules in any order
• Interactive and scenario-based learning
• Clean, digestible content chunks with visual tables
• Optimized for mobile, tablet, and desktop

It’s active learning, elevated—and built around how you actually work.

We've refined and consolidated the original modules into 18 focused topics:

• A: Dermatopathology
• B: Therapeutic and Surgical Procedures
• C: Neoplasms
• D: Papulosquamous Eruptions and Eczematous Dermatoses
• E: Acne, Rosacea and Other Adnexal Diseases
• F: Infections and Infestations
• G: Pruritus and Psychocutaneous Disorders
• H: Urticarias, Erythemas, and Purpura
• I: Pigmentary Disorders
• J: Hair, Nails and Mucous Membranes
• K: Disorders Due to Physical Agents
• L: Cutaneous Manifestations of Autoimmune and Connective Tissue Diseases
• M: Vesiculobullous Diseases
• N: Vascular Disorders
• O: Disorders of Subcutaneous Fat
• P: Disorders of Langerhans Cells and Macrophages
• Q: Cutaneous Manifestations of Metabolic and Systemic Diseases
• R: Genodermatoses

Modules will launch on a rolling basis through the end of 2025. When you purchase individual modules or the full bundle, they’ll appear in your Learning Center dashboard as soon as they're released.Individual modules are not eligible for discounted pricing.

No traditional slides—but each module includes a downloadable outline to guide your learning and make space for notes and reflections.

You must be an SDPA member. Registration is available exclusively through the SDPA Learning Center. Not a member? Join your professional home here.

Early bird bundle pricing is $899 through September 30, 2025. After that, the full bundle is $1,199. Modules are also available individually (prices range from $19 to $138). Group rates for practices are available by request at education@dermpa.org.

The new pricing reflects the enhanced learning design, ongoing module updates, and alignment with industry-standard CME programs. It continues to offer tremendous value for the depth and quality of training provided. Click here for an example of the enhanced learning experience.

You’ll earn up to 54 AAPA Category 1 CME credits by completing the full program. Each module's CME value is noted in the Learning Center.

Upon completing all 18 modules, email education@dermpa.org to request your official certificate. Completion will be verified before issuing.

Graduates of the program may use the title: SDPA Diplomate.

The previous Diplomate Fellowship will be available for purchase individually or as a bundle until July 31, 2025.

However, you can request a refund.  If you purchased a module and have not started, you may request a refund to purchase the new module.

Email education@dermpa.org to initiate the discount or request a refund.

All modules must be complete by December 31, 2026.

Great question!  If you have completed a module in the previous program, you are not required to complete it again using the new module.

Nope! While it's a helpful reference, it is no longer required.