For Immediate Release

Contact: Kim Coghill

kcoghill@dermpa.org

Mobile: 202-374-7535

Nov. 13, 2023

SDPA Celebrates Nurse Practitioners

November 12-18, 2023

Join us in celebrating the tremendous contributions

NPs make to patients and healthcare teams.

Alexandria, VA, November 13, 2023 – The Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants is honored to commemorate National Nurse Practitioner Week, November 12-18, 2023, by raising awareness about the profession and highlighting the NP’s significant role in enhancing patient care and outcomes. SDPA Board of Directors President Laura Bush, DMSc, PA-C, DFAAPA, of Fayetteville, Georgia, released the following statement:

“Nurse Practitioners contribute critical expertise, knowledge, and dedication to the healthcare team, ensuring quality patient care. Through our collaborative efforts, patients gain greater access to healthcare services and the care they need, resulting in superior outcomes. This invaluable partnership is crucial, and we extend our appreciation to NPs not only during Nurse Practitioner Week, but throughout the year.”

“DermPAs and NPs play an important role within the expanding medical community, responding to the increasing demand for care driven by advancements in education, medicine, and the aging population. Our commitment extends beyond clinical practice, encompassing a relentless pursuit of knowledge and ongoing skill development essential to staying abreast of the dynamic landscape of medicine,” Bush said.

According to the American Association of Nurse Practitioners, there are more than 355,000 licensed NPs working in the U.S.

Estimates indicate there are more than 159,000 PAs working across all medical and surgical specialties in the U.S., with the dermatology specialty employing more PAs than any other field. Dermatology PAs evaluate, diagnosis and treat a broad variety of conditions including skin cancer, psoriasis, rosacea, eczema, acne, and other less common diseases.

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About SDPA

The Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants (SDPA) is a 501(c)(6) non-profit professional organization composed of members who provide dermatologic care or have an interest in the medical specialty of dermatology. A mission-focused membership organization, SDPA works to empower, educate, and advance the DermPA™ practice by providing high-quality educational and professional development opportunities, while advocating for a practice environment that advances patient care. Its Fellow members are PAs who provide medical services with the collaboration of a board-certified dermatologist. Founded in 1994, the SDPA currently has over 4,700 members. SDPA is the largest specialty organization in the American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA).