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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.

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.

Cycle with DPAF

Ride to raise your heart rate!  Ride to raise awareness!  Ride to raise money for DPAF!

SDPA Signs Letter Encouraging the FDA to Expedite the Final Rule Restricting Minors’ Use of Sunlamps

President's Column | July 2023

A new SDPA board has begun its leadership year, honoring past leaders while looking toward future growth and innovation. Together, we will advance education, collaboration, and the dermPA profession to empower members and enhance patient care.

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