The latest edition of Dermatology News contains an opinion piece, written by Dr. Brett Coldiron, in which he has laid out some wishes for the new Trump administration. As you read the article, “Unshackle American Medicine,” it is hard to argue with many of his comments especially, as he points […]
January 25, 2017
The SDPA recently released a position statement in response to the American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA) task force’s proposal to pursue full practice authority and responsibility (FPAR) for the PA profession. We encourage every SDPA member, dermatologist, and others with vested interest in PA practice to take the time […]
January 16, 2017
The Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants (SDPA) Board of Directors with much thought and consideration fully endorse the American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA) proposed policy on Full Practice Authority and Responsibility (FPAR). The proposed FPAR policy includes the following actions with SDPA suggested edits in yellow highlight: ● Emphasize […]
December 12, 2016
Exciting Times Are Here… Join the SDPA as We Celebrate the PA Profession Turning Fifty Years Old Think back to fifty years ago… There was a significant physician shortage in the United States. Access to healthcare was very limited. Eugene A. Stead Jr., MD thought of an innovative solution […]
October 5, 2016
September 27, 2016 To the NCCPA Board of Directors: In response to the NCCPA’s recent revision of the proposed model for a new PANRE, the SDPA respectfully submits the following official response and comments to the NCCPA Board of Directors. 1.) The current proposal to include a capstone ‘core […]
September 28, 2016
In June 2016, the SDPA was represented by President Jennifer Conner, Immediate Past President Matthew Brunner, and Past President Vicki Roberts at a meeting between specialty organization leaders and the NCCPA to discuss the recent proposed changes to our recertification process. The meeting included collaborative dialogue regarding the concerns with […]
August 15, 2016