Day 2 Recap: SDPA Fall 2024

Author(s):

Kaitlyn Bader, Assistant Managing Editor

Key Takeaways

The SDPA Fall Conference celebrated its 30th anniversary with new initiatives, membership milestones, and awards, focusing on education and career support for dermatology PAs.
Radiofrequency microneedling showed promise in treating hypertrophic scars in Fitzpatrick IV-VI skin types, as demonstrated in case studies.
Clascoterone cream 1% was found stable when combined with other topical acne treatments, supporting its use in multimodal therapy.
Dermatology PAs participated in community service by conducting skin checks at the Sun Bus during the conference.
The conference addressed the transition to industry roles and the impact of social media on dermatology patient care.

Catch up on coverage from the second day of the 2024 Society of Dermatology Physician Associates Fall Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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Empowering Dermatology PAs Through Education and Career Support

Michael Rubio, PA-C, previews the transformative programming and career-focused initiatives at this year’s Society of Dermatology Physician Associates Fall Conference in Las Vegas.

SDPA Opens 30th Anniversary Conference With New Initiatives, Membership Milestones, and Awards

SDPA President Amber Blair, PA-C, discusses new member opportunities and recognizes PA leaders.

Poster Highlights RFMN’s Promise for Treating Hypertrophic Scars in Darker Skin

Case studies demonstrate success with radiofrequency microneedling for hypertrophic scars in Fitzpatrick IV through VI.

Clascoterone Cream 1% Deemed Stable When Combined With Other Topical Acne Treatments

A poster presented at the 2024 SDPA Fall Conference demonstrated that clascoterone cream remains stable when paired with commonly prescribed acne topicals, supporting its role in multimodal therapy.

Derm PAs Look to Give Back: Volunteering at the Sun Bus

Dermatology physician associates via DPAF conduct skin checks at the Sun Bus during the Fall Conference.

From Clinic to Industry: Insights Into the MSL Role and PA Advocacy

At the 2024 SDPA Fall Conference, Sara Wilchowski, DMSc, MPAS, PA-C, highlighted the challenges and rewards of transitioning to industry roles, the impact of “Insta-Tok” on patient care, and the evolving landscape of dermatology.