2024 - Service Award

Nov 17, 2024

Maj. Erin Ranaweera, PA-C, Winner of 2024 Service Award

As a DermPA™ and Active Duty Commander of the Air Force’s largest outpatient care clinic, Erin has had the rare opportunity to serve her patients and colleagues while also pursing her passion for service to this country. As the Primary Dermatology Consultant, she leads a diverse team at a clinic that sees over 1,300 patients weekly.

Under her leadership, the clinic implemented nine process improvements that enhanced patient care and operational efficiency which earned six back-to-back team awards. Her role also extends to integrating dermatological care into National Disaster Response Team training, improving her staff’s emergency response capabilities for burns, exposures, and chemical injuries. Training and mentorship are vital to Erin, as she has provided hands-on training in dermatology for six cohorts of PA students who went on to serve our military community. Beyond military duties, Erin volunteers at local shelters, using her dermatology expertise to provide rapid treatment for dermatologic concerns which prevent delays in care, scarring and subsequent psychological trauma.