News

President's Column | August 2025

As summer begins to wind down, a familiar rhythm returns. Baseball and soccer seasons wrap up, evenings grow quieter, and my boys—ages 14, 11, and 11—are making the most of every last moment of summer here in Wisconsin. Late-night swims, backyard games, and ice cream runs remind me how special this time of year is—a blend of calm, joy, and the sense that something new is just ahead.

SDPA Response to “Elephant in the room of dermatology”

Visit our Dermcast.tv blog posts to read our official response to a recent article “Elephant in the room of dermatology” by Dr. Brett Coldiron.

Read the official response

Important News & Resources on Proposed PANRE Model

In an effort to keep you informed on the NCCPA’s proposed model for a new PANRE, the SDPA has been working with the AAPA to make sure our members have the most current knowledge available to help them evaluate the proposed model.  Below are a few resources to aid you, as well as a few highlights from the AAPA’s resources. Click here to read more the full letter from SDPA President, Matthew Brunner.   

 

SDPA Official Response to NCCPA Proposed Model

The SDPA has penned a formal response to the NCCPA proposed new model for the PANRE. Read our official response.

Important Update on the NCCPA & PANRE

In this urgent Dermcast post, SDPA President, Matthew Brunner, MHS, PA-C, provides an important update on the NCCPA proposed new model for the PANRE. The NCCPA will be collecting feedback from PAs during February 2016 via email and a survey sent to certified PAs. Visit our Dermcast.tv blog posts to read the full letter and find out how to voice your opinion: http://dermcast.tv/an-important-update-about-the-nccpa-panre/

SDPA Response to proposed PANRE Model

The SDPA recently penned a response to to the proposed revisions to the PANRE Model. Visit our Dermcast.tv site to read the full response from the SDPA Board of Directors: http://dermcast.tv/sdpa-pens-response-to-proposed-revisions-to-the-panre-model/

News Categories