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President's Column | May 2026

April has officially slipped away, and what a month it was. Our long‑awaited ITCH Conference in Puerto Rico was everything we hoped for and more. After nearly a decade of waiting to return, it felt meaningful to finally gather on the island. The lectures were eye‑opening—deep dives into a symptom we manage every single day, yet continue to learn more about as research evolves. The conversations in the hallways, the shared clinical pearls, the sense of community… it all reminded me why this work matters and why our members are such an incredible force in dermatology.

President’s Message | January 2022

The SDPA is kicking off 2022 with expanded conferences in Austin and Miami and new Distance Medical Education opportunities to empower and advance PAs. Physician Assistants have again ranked 3rd in U.S. News’ Top 100 Best Jobs, highlighting the field’s growth, impact, and bright future.

SDPA Board Member and former Board Officer Quoted in Bloomberg Law Article about iPLEDGE

Physician Assistants Rank 3rd in List of 100 Best Jobs

SDPA Joins Coalition to Support Lower Out-of-Pocket Patient Expenses

SDPA Names New Editor-in-Chief of JDPA, its Official Peer-reviewed Journal

FDA Directs Manufacturers to Address Serious Problems Resulting from iPLEDGE REMS Modifications

The SDPA Board of Directors to Lead DPAF Effective Immediately

President’s Message | December 2021

As the year winds down, I look back on a fulfilling time, expressing immense pride in my fellow Dermatology Physician Assistants for their passion and the significant impact they've made. Looking ahead to 2022, I want to highlight key SDPA events, including our Annual Summer Dermatology Conference in Austin, Texas.

Disruptions Caused by iPLEDGE Modifications Are Negatively Impacting Patient Care

Jean Bolognia, MD, to Keynote Austin Conference in 2022

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