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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 Member Spotlight: MARGARET MCKERNAN, MPAS, PA-C

Margaret McKernan, MPAS, PA-C

SDPA Member Spotlight: ANDREW BAKER, MBA, MPAS, PA-C

Andrew Baker, MBA, MPAS, PA-C

Krista Bower, MPA, CAE, Joins SDPA as Executive Director

President's Column | August 2023

The recent Leadership Summit reinvigorated our leaders with training, vision, and strategies to advance the SDPA’s mission of serving patients and the profession with excellence. It reminded us that caring for others and leading within our profession is not a chore, but a privilege we must protect and nurture.

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SDPA Signs Letter Encouraging the FDA to Expedite the Final Rule Restricting Minors’ Use of Sunlamps

President's Column | July 2023

A new SDPA board has begun its leadership year, honoring past leaders while looking toward future growth and innovation. Together, we will advance education, collaboration, and the dermPA profession to empower members and enhance patient care.

Established Georgia DermPA™ Becomes SDPA’s Board President

President's Column | June 2023

Over the past year, the SDPA has experienced remarkable growth—from record-breaking membership and educational achievements to impactful legislative support—all driven by a shared commitment to our profession and each other.

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