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SDPA Announces New Management Partnership with Affinity Strategies

Washington DC —October 2, 2026 — The Society of Dermatology Physician Associates (SDPA) today announced that it has entered into a new association management partnership with Affinity Strategies, a nationally recognized association management firm, effective October 1, 2026.

President’s Message | March 2022

The SDPA is entering a period of renewal, with a focus on advancing, educating, empowering, and leading for Dermatology PAs through their strategic plan and legislative efforts, including responding to the iPledge program's issues and addressing "Step Therapy" protocols.

Call for Comments on Updated CAQ Exam

SDPA Member Spotlight - Cynthia Faires Griffith MPAS, PA-C

The JDPA will continue to provide clinically relevant articles, original research and timely features on issues that affect the Derm PA. The JDPA is also working on new initiatives, namely submitting the journal for indexing.

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

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