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SDPA Announces 2026–27 Leadership Election Results

The Society of Dermatology Physician Associates (SDPA) is pleased to announce the results of the 2026–27 Leadership Elections. We extend our sincere congratulations to the newly elected leaders who will help guide the organization over the coming term, beginning July 1, 2026 and continuing to June 30, 2027.
These individuals were selected by their peers to represent the diverse voices and interests of SDPA members, and each brings a strong commitment to service, collaboration, and advancing the profession.

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.

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

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