As the holidays draw near, the SDPA president encourages prioritizing self-care and family time during this busy season. She reflects on a successful year for the SDPA, highlighting new educational opportunities, a significant publishing agreement, and increased volunteer involvement.
What a whirlwind of learning and fun. DermPAs™ from across the country came together in the vibrant music city of Nashville for the 21st annual SDPA fall conference, where we celebrated our DermPA™ members, professional growth, and camaraderie.
National PA Day, first celebrated on October 6, 1987, honors the founding of the physician assistant profession by Dr. Eugene A. Stead, Jr. and has grown into a full week recognizing the vital contributions of PAs in healthcare.
In today’s demanding healthcare environment, the SDPA is leading transformative initiatives to empower dermatology PAs—enhancing education, advocacy, and professional development.
The recent Leadership Summit reinvigorated our leaders with training, vision, and strategies to advance the SDPA’s mission of serving patients and the profession with excellence. It reminded us that caring for others and leading within our profession is not a chore, but a privilege we must protect and nurture.
A new SDPA board has begun its leadership year, honoring past leaders while looking toward future growth and innovation. Together, we will advance education, collaboration, and the dermPA profession to empower members and enhance patient care.
Over the past year, the SDPA has experienced remarkable growth—from record-breaking membership and educational achievements to impactful legislative support—all driven by a shared commitment to our profession and each other.
Lauren Miller shares her personal journey with postpartum depression to highlight the importance of addressing mental health without stigma. She urges healthcare providers to prioritize their own mental well-being and to compassionately assess patients’ mental health alongside physical concerns.
April’s rains can feel dreary, but they wash away the old and clear space for renewal and growth. Just as the rain brings May flowers, spring invites us to reflect, reset, and embrace new beginnings personally and professionally.
March Madness brought its usual family excitement, while I’ve been dribbling many “presidential balls” to keep conference and organizational goals on track. From Boston planning to AAD collaborations, we’re pushing forward with hope, focus, and a vision to cut down the net at the end of this tenure.
