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President's Column | January 2026

January is a time of fresh starts—but for many of us in dermatology, it can also feel like a whirlwind. Formularies shift, deductibles reset, and new coding changes loom on the horizon. It’s a lot. And if you’re feeling a little overwhelmed, you’re not alone.

That’s why SDPA is here.

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.

The New Diplomate Fellowship, don’t get left behind!

The SDPA is thrilled to have launched the new Diplomate Fellowship program on June 1st with a first wave of 7 modules.

Recap | SDPA Annual Summer Dermatology Conference 2017

The SDPA Annual Summer Dermatology Conference 2017 was held at the beautiful Manchester Grand Hyatt earlier this month.

The Diplomate Fellowship Is Here!

The SDPA is thrilled to have launched the new Diplomate Fellowship program on June 1st with a first wave of 7 modules.

2017 Salary Survey Raffle Winners!

The SDPA's 2017 Salary Survey had record-setting participation. Thank you to everyone who took the time to fill out the questionnaire. The results of the survey will be compiled and distributed by this June. Stay tuned for more information. Below is a list of all of our raffle prize winners, drawn at random from the participants.

 

Raffle Winners | Full Participant List

Grand Prize | San Juan Conference Trip: Richard Graper

Dermatoscope: Linda Nelson

CME4Life Board Review Course: Lisa Moody

2017 SDPA Election Results

Announcing Your Newly Elected SDPA Leaders!

Thank you to all the members who cast votes during the SDPA’s 2017 Board of Directors elections. Having closed March 31st, we are pleased to announce our newly-elected and continuing members.

Member Spotlight | Sarah Bobich, PA-C

From our March 2017 Monthly eNewsletter

Summary | AAPA Leadership & Advocacy Summit 2017

2017 AAPA conference highlighted the many current and controversial issues affecting daily PA practice and was attended by PA leaders from across the country. Below is a synopsis of the main topics discussed.

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