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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.

2023 - Joe Monroe Lifetime Achievement Award

Travis Hayden completed his undergraduate studies in 1996 at LeMoyne College in Syracuse, New York, where today he serves as a PA educator.

2023 - Educator of the Year Award

Danielle has served as a DermPA™ for nearly 10 years, including serving as a preceptor for multiple dermatology clerkships before formally entering PA education.

2023 - Service Award

Pamela has been a practicing PA for 20 years, including 10 years with the Veterans Affairs of North Texas, where she has specialized in dermatology since 2015.

2023 - New DermPA™ of the Year Award

Since joining Apex Dermatology and Skin Center in Cleveland, Ohio, DiLoreto has already made a huge impact on her practice and her patients through her efforts to expand access to care in the area.

2023 - DermPA™ of the Year Award

Kim serves as a dermatology PA and a PA educator at the Oregon Health & Science University, where she has forged new paths and broken-down barriers for PAs.

SDPA Member Spotlight: KIRSTEN KUHN, MPAS, PA-C

KIRSTEN KUHN, MPAS, PA-C

SDPA Member Spotlight: ROSEMARY SON, MPAS, PA-C

Rosemary Son, MPAS, PA-C

President’s Message | October 2023

National PA Day, first celebrated on October 6, 1987, honors the founding of the physician assistant profession by Dr. Eugene A. Stead, Jr. and has grown into a full week recognizing the vital contributions of PAs in healthcare.

Care is at the Heart of World Heart Day Collaboration DEF and SDPA

President's Column | September 2023

In today’s demanding healthcare environment, the SDPA is leading transformative initiatives to empower dermatology PAs—enhancing education, advocacy, and professional development.

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