Press Release

President's Column | September 2026

From Vision to Action

As we move into fall, I have been thinking about the difference between having a vision and building the systems, relationships, and opportunities necessary to make that vision real.

When I began my term as President, I shared a straightforward goal: SDPA should be the professional home for DermPAs™ 365 days a year—not simply an organization known for two outstanding conferences.

SDPA Announces Publication of First Clinical Practice Guidelines Addressing the Use of Laboratory Testing in Diagnosing Alopecia

Washington, D.C. (January 20, 2026)—The Society of Dermatology Physician Associates (SDPA) announced the publication of its first Clinical Practice Guidelines (CPG) addressing the use of laboratory testing in diagnosing alopecia, marking a major milestone for the organization, the dermatology PA profession, and clinicians caring for patients with the chief complaint of hair loss. 

SDPA Brings Leading Experts to Charlotte for Groundbreaking Insights at the Itch Conference

The Society of Dermatology Physician Associates will host its inaugural “Itch Conference” on March 27-28, 2025, in Charlotte, NC, focusing on the latest advances in understanding and treating itch-related conditions.