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President's Column | September 2025

September is National Preparedness Month—a time when we’re reminded of the importance of readiness in the face of uncertainty. As we watch wildfires rage, flash floods devastate communities, and storms intensify across the country, the message is clear: we need to be more prepared than ever before. But preparedness isn’t just about natural disasters—it’s about being equipped to face any challenge that threatens our ability to care, advocate, and lead. For us as Dermatology PAs, that means protecting our profession, our patients, and our communities from the unexpected.

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.

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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.

SDPA Member Spotlight - JOE MONROE

Dive in, live it, drink it, read about it, see the patients, ask questions, attend conferences.

President's Message | November 2020

I'm incredibly grateful for our adaptable leaders who've innovated events like "Cocktails & Conversation," our dedicated five-person staff who bring our ideas to life, and especially for you, our members, whose partnership helps us advocate for DermPAs™ nationwide.

SDPA Member Spotlight - JAMES WORRY

I love dermatology because I am a visual person. I love the attention to detail and recognizing subtle differences in presentation of rashes or lesions.

President's Message | October 2020

I've been reflecting on how I've adapted to 2020's "new normal"—whether I've been a flexible "Twizzler" or an inflexible "pretzel stick." I'm proud to work with a team of "Twizzlers" who've made SDPA DIGITAL an incredibly engaging and educational virtual conference, and I can't wait to "see" you all there.

President's Message | September 2020

As September ends, I want to wish all PAs a happy PA Week, commending your unwavering commitment to patient care during the pandemic. I encourage you to never believe you are "just a PA," as our profession consistently shatters expectations, and I look forward to connecting with you all at SDPA DIGITAL 2020 in October.

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