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About SDPA Volunteer Leadership

With over 4,900 members, SDPA provides dynamic leadership for dermatology physician assistants across the nation. SDPA Committee volunteers play an invaluable role and the contributions they make impact the day-to-day work of SDPA, as well as shape the future of the DermPA™ profession. Our committees and their work reflect the organization's eight core values: Community, Dedication, Diversity, Excellence, Integrity, Innovation, Respect, and Resilience.

The annual Call for Volunteers in now closed. Be on the lookout for more information in the future.

Application Timeline

Applications for each term open during the spring, usually in May. Below is a general timeline of when selections are completed and candidates are notified each year.

• March-April: Leadership Elections

• May: Call for Volunteers Applications accepted

• June: Committee members appointed (all candidates are contacted whether selected or not)

• July 1: New annual leadership and committee term begins

• By the end of August: Each committee holds its first meeting for the cycle

There are many ways you can get involved with SDPA. Whether you are an experienced leader or just entering the field of dermatology, there is a place for you at SDPA.

• Serve on an SDPA committee.

• Volunteer for a leadership role.

• Contribute or write for the JDPA.

• Serve as an SDPA conference session presenter.

• Become an SDPA distance learning instructor.

Current Committee Roster

For the current committee roster, please consult our Standing Committees page.

Q: When does the Call for Volunteers take place?

A: Applications usually open by the end of April. All SDPA members will receive notification via email when the Call for Volunteers is open.

Q: How does the process work?

A: Once the Call for Volunteers is open, members can apply directly for a committee position  through the Call to Volunteer survey. The survey stays open for several weeks, then closes in time for appointments to be made prior to July 1. All nominees are notified either way via email a few weeks later, and new committee members begin their appointments July 1. Committee meetings commence by the end of August.

Q: What is involved in volunteering for a committee?

A: Each committee is different, but volunteers should expect to offer around 1-3 hours of their time each month to the work of the committee. This includes virtual meetings, usually one per quarter or more, depending on the committee, where you contribute your valuable perspective and great ideas to the group discussion. Special committee projects may require some limited volunteer time outside of meetings. SDPA is sensitive to the busy lives of our volunteers, and the work of each committee is supported by the full time SDPA staff.  

Q: How are Committee Chairs and Vice Chairs chosen?

A: Committee Chairs are appointed by the incoming SDPA President for that annual cycle. Vice Chairs are selected by the committee members themselves. The Vice Chair is an important committee role and a valuable pathway for future consideration for appointment to the Committee Chair position.