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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 Column | November 2022

As the SDPA Miami meeting approaches, excitement and deep gratitude fill the air, reminding us to pause and appreciate the blessings in our lives and profession. This season and event highlight the dedication of our leaders, staff, volunteers, industry partners, and families who make it possible to serve and grow together.

2022 - Joe Monroe Lifetime Achievement Award

Esther has dedicated her life to the advancement dermatology PAs.

2022 - Educator/Preceptor of the Year Award

Douglas DiRuggiero, DMSc, PA-C, Winner of 2022 Educator/Preceptor of the Year Award

2022 Service Award

Cynthia Trickett, MPAS, PA-C, Winner of 2022 Service Award

2022 - New DermPA™ of the Year Award

Colleen Fairhurst, PA-C, Winner of 2022 New DermPA™ of the Year Award

2022 - DermPA™ of the Year

In less than four years as a dermatology PA, Peter Young’s passion for learning and medical writing has advanced the profession and broken-down barriers within the dermatologic research community.

President's Column | October 2022

PA Week reminds us how important recognition and appreciation are for motivation and morale in our demanding profession. While burnout is real, taking time to acknowledge each other’s hard work helps us refill our cups and continue serving with pride.

President’s Message | September 2022

Fall means football season in Alabama, a time of deep loyalty, excitement, and community. Like football, medicine demands teamwork, discipline, perseverance, goal-setting, and learning from wins and losses to serve others at our best.