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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 | November 2021

As the year winds down, I want to remind you to have a safe and happy holiday season, and to consider volunteering for the SDPA in 2022. Your involvement is crucial to our success, offering a chance to develop leadership skills, expand your network, and contribute to the dermatology PA profession.

Inaugural - DermPA™ of the Year Award

Jaime’s remarkable and ongoing leadership has been a huge boon to the Dermatology PAs of her state, and her peers and colleagues expressed their immense gratitude for everything she’s done when they nominated her for this award.

Inaugural - Service Award

Erik has been one of SDPA’s most longstanding volunteers in the history of the Society, and we thank him for his commitment and dedication to serving the SDPA membership.

Inaugural - Educator of the Year Award

In all areas of her work, Professor Aycock has demonstrated a dedication to delivering excellent education and enhancing the future of the PA profession.

Inaugural - The Joe Monroe Lifetime Achievement Award

Today, SDPA is forty-three-hundred members strong, and we cannot thank Joe enough for all that he us done to bring us to together to where we are today as a profession

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."