About the Journal

Published quarterly in both print and interactive digital formats, JDPA covers a variety of topics in Clinical, Surgical, & Cosmetic Dermatology.

Editorial Mission

The mission of the JDPA is to improve dermatological patient care by publishing the most innovative, timely, practice-proven educational information available for the physician associate profession.

Journal Overview

The Journal of Dermatology for PAs (JDPA) is a peer-reviewed publication that delivers innovative clinical, surgical, cosmetic, and professional content exclusively for dermatology PAs. Submissions to the JDPA are peer-reviewed by a panel of experienced dermatology PAs, educational PAs, and dermatologists before being accepted for publication. Manuscripts submitted for publication are reviewed with the understanding that they are original and have neither been submitted elsewhere nor are being considered by other journals.

Published quarterly in both print and interactive digital formats, JDPA covers a variety of topics in Clinical, Surgical, & Cosmetic Dermatology

Statements and opinions expressed in the articles and communications here in are those of the authors and not necessarily those of the Society of Dermatology Physician Associates (SDPA). The SDPA disclaims any responsibility or liability for such material, including but not limited to any losses or other damages incurred by readers in reliance on such content. The SDPA does not verify any claims or other information appearing in any of the advertisements contained in the publication and cannot take responsibility for any losses or other damages incurred by readers in reliance or thereon. The SDPA does not guarantee, warrant, or endorse any product or service advertised in this publication, nor does it guarantee any claim made by the manufacturer of such product or service.​​