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President's Column | March 2026

March always feels like that in‑between month—still winter on the calendar, but you can almost feel everything starting to wake up again. Here in Wisconsin, we’re still dealing with the dry air, the cold wind, and that classic “winter itch” that every DermPA knows all too well. But even with the snow hanging on, there’s a gentle shift in the air. The mornings feel a little brighter, the days stretch just a bit longer, and there’s a quiet sense of renewal that’s hard to ignore.

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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