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Dermatology PA Foundation Announces 2026 Medical Missions Scholarship Recipients

The Dermatology PA Foundation (DPAF) is proud to announce the recipients of the 2026 Medical Missions Scholarship: Michael Overcash, PA-C, and Allison Rabe, PA-C. Both recipients exemplify the spirit of service, compassion, and global outreach that this scholarship was created to support.

President's Column | January 2023

Another year passes quickly, reminding me of my father’s words as I balance family, postpartum recovery, turning 40, and leading SDPA through growth and change. As we enter 2023, I challenge us all to pursue daily progress, keeping our mission and profession at the forefront throughout the year.

President's Column | November 2022

As the SDPA Miami meeting approaches, excitement and deep gratitude fill the air, reminding us to pause and appreciate the blessings in our lives and profession. This season and event highlight the dedication of our leaders, staff, volunteers, industry partners, and families who make it possible to serve and grow together.

2022 - Joe Monroe Lifetime Achievement Award

Esther has dedicated her life to the advancement dermatology PAs.

2022 - Educator/Preceptor of the Year Award

Douglas DiRuggiero, DMSc, PA-C, Winner of 2022 Educator/Preceptor of the Year Award

2022 Service Award

Cynthia Trickett, MPAS, PA-C, Winner of 2022 Service Award

2022 - New DermPA™ of the Year Award

Colleen Fairhurst, PA-C, Winner of 2022 New DermPA™ of the Year Award

2022 - DermPA™ of the Year

In less than four years as a dermatology PA, Peter Young’s passion for learning and medical writing has advanced the profession and broken-down barriers within the dermatologic research community.