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President's Column | January 2026

January is a time of fresh starts—but for many of us in dermatology, it can also feel like a whirlwind. Formularies shift, deductibles reset, and new coding changes loom on the horizon. It’s a lot. And if you’re feeling a little overwhelmed, you’re not alone.

That’s why SDPA is here.

President’s Message | January 2022

The SDPA is kicking off 2022 with expanded conferences in Austin and Miami and new Distance Medical Education opportunities to empower and advance PAs. Physician Assistants have again ranked 3rd in U.S. News’ Top 100 Best Jobs, highlighting the field’s growth, impact, and bright future.

SDPA Board Member and former Board Officer Quoted in Bloomberg Law Article about iPLEDGE

Physician Assistants Rank 3rd in List of 100 Best Jobs

SDPA Joins Coalition to Support Lower Out-of-Pocket Patient Expenses

SDPA Names New Editor-in-Chief of JDPA, its Official Peer-reviewed Journal

FDA Directs Manufacturers to Address Serious Problems Resulting from iPLEDGE REMS Modifications

The SDPA Board of Directors to Lead DPAF Effective Immediately

President’s Message | December 2021

As the year winds down, I look back on a fulfilling time, expressing immense pride in my fellow Dermatology Physician Assistants for their passion and the significant impact they've made. Looking ahead to 2022, I want to highlight key SDPA events, including our Annual Summer Dermatology Conference in Austin, Texas.

Disruptions Caused by iPLEDGE Modifications Are Negatively Impacting Patient Care

Jean Bolognia, MD, to Keynote Austin Conference in 2022

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