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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.

SDPA Strengthens Advocacy and Public Relations Program with Key Leadership Appointments

SDPA Urges Action to Support Step-Therapy Reform Bill S.1267-A

2024 - Joe Monroe Lifetime Achievement Award: Jane Mast

Jane Mast has enjoyed a remarkable career marked by her dedication to the DermPA™ profession and the communities she has served, demonstrating her commitment to expanding healthcare access, improving patient outcomes, and advancing the role of PAs in the medical field.

2024 - Educator of the Year Award

Bethany Grubb exemplifies the qualities of an outstanding PA educator through her unwavering dedication and extensive contributions to the field.

2024 - Service Award

As a DermPA™ and Active Duty Commander of the Air Force’s largest outpatient care clinic, Erin has had the rare opportunity to serve her patients and colleagues while also pursing her passion for service to this country.

2024 - New DermPA™ of the Year Award

Since graduating from the Medical University of South Carolina PA program in August 2021, Zachary’s journey as a DermPA™ has been marked by transformative contributions that elevated patient care and expanded access to dermatologic services.

2024 - DermPA™ of the Year Award

Hannah has demonstrated outstanding leadership and dedication to the advancement of DermPAs™ in Pennsylvania through her role as the President of the Pennsylvania Dermatology Physician Assistants (PDPA).

FREE to the Public Skin Checks - SDPA Hosts Fall Conference

The Society of Dermatology Physician Associates (SDPA) Hosts Annual Fall Conference in Las Vegas, Promoting Skin Health Awareness with Free Skin Checks and Offering Dermatology Providers Education at All Levels.

Society of Dermatology Physician Associates Celebrates National PA Week

SDPA Congratulates New Diplomate Fellow Members

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