Who Can Join?

PDPA membership is open to:

• Fellows – A physician assistant who is a graduate of an accredited physician assistant program, practicing dermatology full or part-time under the supervision of a physician.

• Associates – A physician assistant who is a graduate of an accredited physician assistant program who has a strong interest in dermatology, but who is not currently practicing dermatology.

• Affiliates – A certified Nurse Practitioner who works full or part time in collaboration with a BC or BE dermatologist.

• Physicians – A board certified/board eligible dermatologist who currently supervises or is interested in supervising a member of the PDPA and is interested in promoting their use as an integral part of the health care delivery team.

• Students – A person enrolled in a physician assistant program.

Membership Benefits

As a PDPA member, you have access to:

• Continuing Medical Education (CME) opportunities
  Local, in-person and virtual CME events designed to support lifelong learning.

• Statewide Networking Opportunities
  Connect with PAs across Pennsylvania through events, conferences, and virtual programming.

• Access to Career Opportunities
  Explore open positions throughout the state.

• Annual Salary Survey
  Exclusive access to the PDPA salary survey and Report, providing valuable insight into compensation trends statewide.

• Discounted Registration for the Annual Keystone Conference
  Member-only pricing for PDPA’s premier annual conference in Philadelphia.

• The Opportunity to Contribute to Your Profession
  Support advocacy efforts, strengthen the PA community, and help shape the future of Dermatology PA practice in Pennsylvania.