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30 Years of Excellence Leading the Way For DermPAs™
For 30 Years, the Society of Dermatology Physician Associates (SDPA) has been a trusted partner for DermPAs™, offering unwavering support and resources. We deliver top-tier education, foster meaningful professional growth, and champion dedicated advocacy to advance DermPA™ practice and access to high-quality patient care.
Network with a community of over 5,000 DermPAs™ and Dermatology professionals who are as passionate about your success as you are.
SDPA Member Spotlight
Meet Jane Mast
PA-C, MPAS, DMSc, PhD
Serving patients as a DermPA for nearly 20 years, Jane Mast is a trailblazer, leader, and mentor who has inspired countless DermPAs to follow in her footsteps. She served as SDPA President (2017 to 2018) and continues to champion the expanding role of PAs throughout the healthcare industry and improve the lives of countless patients as a medical director for a major pharmaceutical company and a member of the DPAF Board of Trustees.
SDPA by the Numbers
SDPA is the Largest Specialty PA Group
Current SDPA members
State Affiliates Across the US
National Patient Advocacy Groups Collaborate with SDPA
Messages Sent to Congress by SDPA Members
The Latest from SDPA
The Latest from SDPA
Esteemed Dermatology Experts Unite at SDPA’s 2024 Conference: Podcast Highlights Pediatric Skin Health Insights
Dr. Lisa Swanson, a pediatric dermatologist, and Douglas DiRuggiero, DMSc, MHS, PA-C, a distinguished expert in education and healthcare, join JDPA Editor-in-Chief Cynthia Griffith, MPAS, PA-C, on stage during SDPA’s fall conference in Nashville, Tennessee. Together, they addressed audience-generated inquiries spanning various facets of pediatric dermatology related to real-world experiences in the clinic. Their discussion encompassed topics such as atopic dermatitis, psoriasis, and a spectrum of other disease states and their corresponding treatments.
WEBINAR
Mastering PA Employment Contracts: Negotiation, Legalities, and Post-Termination Considerations
Webinar
JDPA
Creating An Effective Curriculum for Cosmetology Students to Promote Early Detection of Melanoma in Salons and Barber Shops: A Scoping Review
Review
VIDEO
From the Clinic to the C-Suite: Robert Higham Shares His Path to Success
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PODCAST
Connecting the Dots: How Dermatology and Rheumatology Work Together
Listen to Podcast
Events
Ready to Advance your DermPA™ Career?
When you join SDPA, you become part of a community with exclusive benefits designed to support your success.
- Exclusive “Job Board” access
- Discounts on all CME resources
- Full access to the JDPA Catalog
- Membership to the “SDPA Connect” community
- Online, on-demand resource library
- And so much more!
“I joined SDPA as an experienced PA trying to get into dermatology. The resources, connections, and CME helped me land my first job in dermatology. I continue to rely on SDPA for new information, CME credits, webinars, and all things derm as my career has advanced. I find SDPA content, presenters, and info top-notch, and I always have a great time at the conferences.”
Emily Breton, PA-C
Contemporary Dermatology, Massachusetts
