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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.

New Member Benefit! 'Find A Dermatology PA' Search

In our continuing effort to provide the dermatology PA community, and specifically SDPA members, greater visibility, we are pleased to announce the launch of a brand new member benefit; “Find a Dermatology PA.” This new member benefit will is now available. You can find the search under the "About" tab - titled "Find a Dermatology PA."

What Does The Search Do?

What to do with Excess Fat Under the Chin?

Unwanted submental fat (SMF) is a subcutaneous fat deposit located immediately beneath the chin and jawline. Patients have long sought novel treatments for the reduction of this cosmetic complaint. A 2014 study....

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SDPA Response to “Elephant in the room of dermatology”

Visit our Dermcast.tv blog posts to read our official response to a recent article “Elephant in the room of dermatology” by Dr. Brett Coldiron.

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Important News & Resources on Proposed PANRE Model

In an effort to keep you informed on the NCCPA’s proposed model for a new PANRE, the SDPA has been working with the AAPA to make sure our members have the most current knowledge available to help them evaluate the proposed model.  Below are a few resources to aid you, as well as a few highlights from the AAPA’s resources. Click here to read more the full letter from SDPA President, Matthew Brunner.   

 

SDPA Official Response to NCCPA Proposed Model

The SDPA has penned a formal response to the NCCPA proposed new model for the PANRE. Read our official response.

Important Update on the NCCPA & PANRE

In this urgent Dermcast post, SDPA President, Matthew Brunner, MHS, PA-C, provides an important update on the NCCPA proposed new model for the PANRE. The NCCPA will be collecting feedback from PAs during February 2016 via email and a survey sent to certified PAs. Visit our Dermcast.tv blog posts to read the full letter and find out how to voice your opinion: http://dermcast.tv/an-important-update-about-the-nccpa-panre/

SDPA Response to proposed PANRE Model

The SDPA recently penned a response to to the proposed revisions to the PANRE Model. Visit our Dermcast.tv site to read the full response from the SDPA Board of Directors: http://dermcast.tv/sdpa-pens-response-to-proposed-revisions-to-the-panre-model/

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