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There are more than 355,000 nurse practitioners licensed in the United States in a variety of practice areas.

The need for physician assistants is expected to increase.

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Renata Block, MMS, PA-C, and member of the Dermatology Times Editorial Board, talks about the Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants (SDPA) and exciting times ahead in the field.

Catch up on coverage from the 2022 Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants Conference.

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As the Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants Conference begins this week, speakers share what they’re excited about.

The 20th annual SDPA Conference begins Thursday, November 17th in Miami, Florida, and continues through Sunday, November 20th.

As the Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants Conference begins this week, speakers share what they’re excited about.

Cynthia J. Trickett, PA-C, MPAS, discusses the personal and clinical effects of atopic dermatitis in adult and pediatric patients at the Maui Derm NP+PA 2022 Summer Conference in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

Eric Simpson, MD, MCR, director of clinical research and dermatology professor at the Frances J. Storrs medical school at Oregon Health & Science University in Portland, Oregon, explains what allied health care workers can learn from his presentation.

Barbara McElroy, MSN, CRNI, VA-BC, shares her expert knowledge on placing IVs and treating patients to help health care workers optimize this procedure at the 2022 National Infusion Center Association Annual Conference.

In this video interview, Jean Bolognia, MD, discusses her recent presentation at the 2022 Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants Annual Summer Meeting regarding how to identify the various cutaneous manifestations of lupus.

At the 2022 SDPA Annual Summer Meeting, Lisa Swanson, MD, shared some fascinating patient presentations in pediatric dermatology.

Barbara McElroy, MSN, CRNI, VA-BC, explains the responsibility a nurse has to their patient and how the Nurse Practicing Act needs to be more well-known.

Joe Monroe, MPAS, PA, details how he helped found the Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants and reflects on the opposition they encountered along the way.

In part two of her presentation at the 2022 SDPA Annual Summer Meeting, Shanna M. Miranti, MPAS, PA-C, discusses the best treatment regimen for your rosacea patients.

Shanna M. Miranti, MPAS, PA-C, details how to determine which medications, products, and overall regimen will work for your acne patients.

Melissa Mauskar, MD, details how to handle difficult situations and conversations within your practice at the 2022 Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants Annual Summer Meeting in Austin, Texas.

At the SDPA 2022 Annual Summer Dermatology Conference, a session on the correct use of off-label prescribing to dermatological patients.

Imagery is an essential part is diagnosing and documenting your patients’ skin. Joe Monroe, MPAS, PA, presented on how to effectively use your cell phone camera at the 2022 SDPA Annual Summer Meeting held June 16-19, 2022, in Austin, Texas.

Savanna Perry, PA-C, revealed her secrets to building a successful social media presence online for both your personal brand as a physician assistant and your practice.

Heather Gates, PA-C, vice president of the Florida Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants discusses the role of PAs in an interview held at the 2022 New Wave Dermatology Conference in Florida.

Scott Freeman, PA-C, talks post-procedure infection prevention at the current New Wave Dermatology conference.

Theodore Rosen, MD, highlights the risk of lice and scabies for increasingly older patients and what treatments are available.

IIanit Samuels, PA-C, of Illy Aesthetics, discusses the importance of thorough injectable training.

Scott Freeman, PA-C, discusses the future role of physician assistants in dermatology practice.

Tanya Patron, PA-C, the owner and founder of the Selfie Aesthetic, gave an important talk on neurotoxins at the 2022 New Wave Dermatology Conference in Coral Gables, Florida.

Theodore Rosen, MD, details how to talk to patients about vaccines at the current New Wave Dermatology Conference.

Scott Freeman, PA-C, gives an overview of the hands-on surgery workshop at the current New Wave Dermatology Conference.