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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.

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.

SDPA Member Spotlight: MARGARET MCKERNAN, MPAS, PA-C

Margaret McKernan, MPAS, PA-C

SDPA Member Spotlight: ANDREW BAKER, MBA, MPAS, PA-C

Andrew Baker, MBA, MPAS, PA-C

Krista Bower, MPA, CAE, Joins SDPA as Executive Director

President's Column | August 2023

The recent Leadership Summit reinvigorated our leaders with training, vision, and strategies to advance the SDPA’s mission of serving patients and the profession with excellence. It reminded us that caring for others and leading within our profession is not a chore, but a privilege we must protect and nurture.

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