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President's Column | August 2025

As summer begins to wind down, a familiar rhythm returns. Baseball and soccer seasons wrap up, evenings grow quieter, and my boys—ages 14, 11, and 11—are making the most of every last moment of summer here in Wisconsin. Late-night swims, backyard games, and ice cream runs remind me how special this time of year is—a blend of calm, joy, and the sense that something new is just ahead.

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.

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

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