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President's Column | July 2025

When you hear the word "SDPA," what comes to mind? For many of us, it’s our incredible conferences, where we gather twice a year to share educational content, connect with peers, and have a blast doing it.

President's Message | October 2021

As October ends, I reflect on PA Week and encourage you to continue celebrating your accomplishments as Dermatology PAs. I'm also thrilled for our 19th Annual Fall Dermatology Conference in Los Angeles, where our CME Committee has prepared an outstanding program, and I invite you to join us for networking and the "Evening of Glitz & Glam."

President's Message | September 2021

SDPA’s Leadership Summit in Napa inspired leaders to embrace an entrepreneurial mindset and shared “The Perspiration Principles” for shaping their future. As we build the society together, it’s time to reflect on how you, too, can step into leadership.

President's Message | August 2021

April was a busy month as your SDPA Board met in DC to develop a new strategic plan centered on serving DermPAs through expanded education and networking opportunities. We’re also strengthening partnerships with patient advocacy groups to support both our profession and the patients we serve.

President's Message | July 2021

The SDPA is unveiling its new Strategic Plan, driven by a strong leadership team and dedicated volunteers to elevate the profession of Derm PAs. Members are encouraged to share their ideas and get involved as the organization embraces growth and innovation for the future.

President's Message | June 2021

It’s been an honor to serve as SDPA President during a challenging year, where we adapted quickly with a record-breaking virtual conference and expanded innovative education and patient partnerships. I’m grateful for our leaders and staff’s dedication and encourage you to volunteer and help shape the SDPA’s next chapter.

President's Message | April 2021

April was a busy month as your SDPA Board met in DC to develop a new strategic plan centered on serving DermPAs through expanded education and networking opportunities. We’re also strengthening partnerships with patient advocacy groups to support both our profession and the patients we serve.

President's Message | March 2021

It's hard to believe a year has passed since the pandemic began, but I'm encouraged by the vaccine rollout and the hopeful return to normalcy. I recently attended AAPA's virtual Leadership and Advocacy Summit, where we discussed crucial legislative efforts to ensure patient access to care, and I urge you to support these initiatives by joining AAPA and voting in the upcoming SDPA elections.

President's Message | February 2021

This February, as we celebrate Black History Month, I'm reflecting on healthcare disparities, especially for minorities, and how PAs are uniquely positioned to help. I'm personally committing to improving my cultural competency and challenge all Dermatology PAs to find ways, big or small, to contribute to lessening healthcare inequality.

Summer Conference Registration is OPEN!

President's Message | January 2021

Welcome to 2021! As you continue to serve on the frontlines, facing new challenges like E/M coding changes, I want to assure you that the SDPA is here to support your professional development with a two-part coding course and new distance education offerings.

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