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President's Column | October 2025

When October rolls around, many are swept up in all things autumn, like pumpkin spice lattes and cozy fall vibes. But in the PA world, October means something more—PA Week, our time to be recognized and celebrated as the vital force we are in medicine. We expand access, bridge gaps, and keep healthcare moving forward with compassion, expertise, and grit.

 

PA Week isn’t just about recognition—it’s about reflection. It’s a moment to honor the journey we’ve taken, the patients we’ve served, and the peers who’ve lifted us along the

SDPA Board of Director Elections 2018

Call for nominations!

The SDPA is pleased to announce the call for nominations for the 2018 Board of Directors and AAPA House of Delegates representative.

New Video CME Packages Now Available!!

NOW AVAILABLE! Our Conference Video Recording packages filmed on-site during the SDPA Annual Summer Dermatology Conference, held May 31 - June 4, 2017 in San Diego, California, are now available for purchase!
 
The SDPA records each conference session and provides them as enduring CME opportunities. Each recorded session features the PowerPoint and lecture video, side-by-side, to give you the feeling of being there in person.

Phase 2 of the Diplomate Fellowship is Here!

We are thrilled to announce that Phase 2 of the Diplomate Fellowship is here.

SDPA Fall 2017 | Important Update | Conference Cancelled

It is with great disappointment and heavy hearts that the SDPA Board of Directors, in coordination with our Conference CME Committee, has made the difficult decision to cancel this year’s Fall Dermatology Conference in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

SDPA Fall 2017 | Hurricane Maria Update

We thank you in advance for your patience as we give the hotel management time to assess damage to the properties, as well as their own homes, and work toward ensuring the safety and well-being of their staff and loved ones.

Submissions open for Source Journal of Investigative Dermatology

Source Journal of Investigative Dermatology cordially invites authors to submit papers to the upcoming edition Volume 2017. The manuscript/paper can be submitted by clicking the link here or via email to email.

SDPA Fall 2017 | After the Storm: Hurricane Irma Update

For those attending, or considering attending, the SDPA 15th Annual Fall Dermatology Conference in San Juan, Puerto Rico we wanted to give you an update on the status of the hotel since Hurricane Irma has passed.

Monitoring Hurricane Irma and It's Potential Impact on Puerto Rico

SDPA will provide an update for Fall Conference attendees after the storm Irma passes.

Top 9 Reasons to Become a Member of the SDPA

The largest of 26 specialty organizations under the American Academy of PAs (AAPA), the Society of Dermatology PAs (SDPA) is a non-profit professional association focused on empowering, educating and advancing PAs currently working in the field of dermatology and those who would like to work in the field.

Check Out The SDPA Conference Video Recordings

Did you know that the SDPA records each of its conferences and provides them as enduring CME opportunities? Well, we do! Our most recent recording is from the 14th Annual Fall Dermatology Conference in Las Vegas, NV. Each session features the PowerPoint and lecture video side-by-side, so you feel like you're there in person. Our first iteration of the video program from our Summer 2016 conference was sold originally sold as one large package.

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