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Grow Your Skills. Connect with Purpose. Advance Dermatologic Care.
The Society of Dermatology Physician Associates (SDPA) is more than a membership or a conference, it's your professional home. As the leading nonprofit organization dedicated to DermPAs™, we’re here to champion your growth with powerful tools, education, and community that fuel your journey every step of the way.
Whether you're building your clinical knowledge, shaping the future of dermatology, or simply looking for a place to belong, SDPA is where it all comes together.
Select a membership type below to see details and apply.
Choose the membership that fits your journey.
Fellow Membership
For certified Dermatology Physician Associates practicing in dermatology.
$150/Year
Diplomate Discount:
$10 annual discount on dues for individuals who have earned SDPA's Diplomate designation.
Member Benefits:
- Discount on SDPA Conferences
- Online Conference CME Recordings Discount
- Complimentary Webinars
- Access to SDPA Connect Online Community
- Access to Diplomate Fellowship™ Program*
- Access to Online Learning programs
- SDPA eNewsletters
- Federal & State Advocacy Opportunities
- Members-Only Website Content
- Full Access to JDPA & JDPA CME
- DermPA™ Career Center
- Free Supervising Physician Membership
- Leadership Opportunities (Board, Committees, Volunteer)
- Business Discounts (DermLite, VisualDx, and More)
- New MD Anderson Cancer Center Dermoscopy Course*
- Career Center Job Posting Early Access(First Two Days)
- Discounted Member Pricing for Job Postings
*Additional fees apply
DermNP Membership
For nurse practitioners (NP) collaborating with a board-certified/board-eligible dermatologist.
$130/Year
Diplomate Discount:
$10 annual discount on dues for individuals who have earned SDPA's Diplomate designation.
Member Benefits:
- Discount on SDPA Conferences
- Online Conference CME Recordings Discount
- Complimentary Webinars
- Access to SDPA Connect Online Community
- Access to Diplomate Fellowship™ Program*
- Access to Online Learning programs
- SDPA eNewsletters
- Federal & State Advocacy Opportunities
- Members-Only Website Content
- Full Access to JDPA & JDPA CME
- DermPA™ Career Center
- Free Supervising Physician Membership
- Leadership Opportunities (Board, Committees, Volunteer)
- Business Discounts (DermLite, VisualDx, and More)
- New MD Anderson Cancer Center Dermoscopy Course*
- Career Center Job Posting Early Access(First Two Days)
- Discounted Member Pricing for Job Postings
*Additional fees apply
Associate Membership
For PAs interested in or transitioning into dermatology practice.
$120/Year
Diplomate Discount:
$10 annual discount on dues for individuals who have earned SDPA's Diplomate designation.
Member Benefits:
- Discount on SDPA Conferences
- Online Conference CME Recordings Discount
- Complimentary Webinars
- Access to SDPA Connect Online Community
- Access to Diplomate Fellowship™ Program*
- Access to Online Learning programs
- SDPA eNewsletters
- Federal & State Advocacy Opportunities
- Members-Only Website Content
- Full Access to JDPA & JDPA CME
- DermPA™ Career Center
- Free Supervising Physician Membership
- Leadership Opportunities (Board, Committees, Volunteer)
- Business Discounts (DermLite, VisualDx, and More)
- New MD Anderson Cancer Center Dermoscopy Course*
- Career Center Job Posting Early Access(First Two Days)
- Discounted Member Pricing for Job Postings
*Additional fees apply
Affiliate Membership
For industry partners, educators, and healthcare professionals supporting DermPAs™.
$100/Year
Diplomate Discount:
$10 annual discount on dues for individuals who have earned SDPA's Diplomate designation.
Member Benefits:
- Online Conference CME Recordings Discount
- Complimentary Webinars
- Access to SDPA Connect Online Community
- Access to Diplomate Fellowship™ Program*
- Access to Online Learning programs
- SDPA eNewsletters
- Federal & State Advocacy Opportunities
- Members-Only Website Content
- Full Access to JDPA & JDPA CME
- DermPA™ Career Center
- Free Supervising Physician Membership
- Leadership Opportunities (Board, Committees, Volunteer)
- Business Discounts (DermLite, VisualDx, and More)
- New MD Anderson Cancer Center Dermoscopy Course*
- Career Center Job Posting Early Access(First Two Days)
- Discounted Member Pricing for Job Postings
*Additional fees apply
Student Membership
For Students enrolled in a CAHEA, CAAHEP, successor agency-approved PA program, or an AAPA approved program.
$25/Year
Member Benefits:
- Discount on SDPA Conferences
- Online Conference CME Recordings Discount
- Complimentary Webinars
- Access to SDPA Connect Online Community
- Access to Diplomate Fellowship™ Program*
- Access to Online Learning programs
- SDPA eNewsletters
- Federal & State Advocacy Opportunities
- Members-Only Website Content
- Full Access to JDPA & JDPA CME
- DermPA™ Career Center
- Student-Only Website Content
*Additional fees apply
Physician Membership
For board-certified/board-eligible dermatologists collaborating with a current Fellow Member of SDPA.
$90/Year
Member Benefits:
- Discount on SDPA Conferences
- Online Conference CME Recordings Discount
- Complimentary Webinars
- Access to SDPA Connect Online Community
- Access to Diplomate Fellowship™ Program*
- Access to Online Learning programs
- SDPA eNewsletters
- Federal & State Advocacy Opportunities
- Members-Only Website Content
- Full Access to JDPA & JDPA CME
- DermPA™ Career Center
- Free Supervising Physician Membership
- Leadership Opportunities (Board, Committees, Volunteer)
- Business Discounts (DermLite, VisualDx, and More)
- New MD Anderson Cancer Center Dermoscopy Course*
- Career Center Job Posting Early Access(First Two Days)
- Discounted Member Pricing for Job Postings
*Additional fees apply
International DermPA™ Membership
For certified Dermatology Physician Associates practicing in dermatology outside of United States.
$50/Year
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Diplomate Discount:
$5 annual discount on dues for individuals who have earned SDPA's Diplomate designation.
Member Benefits:
- Discount on SDPA Conferences
- Online Conference CME Recordings Discount
- Complimentary Webinars
- Access to SDPA Connect Online Community
- Access to Diplomate Fellowship™ Program*
- Access to Online Learning programs
- SDPA eNewsletters
- Federal & State Advocacy Opportunities
- Members-Only Website Content
- Full Access to JDPA & JDPA CME
- DermPA™ Career Center
- Free Supervising Physician Membership
- Leadership Opportunities (Board, Committees, Volunteer)
- Business Discounts (DermLite, VisualDx, and More)
- New MD Anderson Cancer Center Dermoscopy Course*
- Career Center Job Posting Early Access(First Two Days)
- Discounted Member Pricing for Job Postings
*Additional fees apply
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