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From the Parking Lot to the Check Out: Tips for a Great Patient Experience
December 27, 2023

During this Dermcast.live interview, you’ll encounter Joe Cari, MPAS, PA-C, a former U.S. Marine and a seasoned marketing/advertising professional who redirected his passion for medicine into a PA career back in 2014. Leveraging skills acquired from prior vocations, he adeptly connects with patients, aiming to comprehend them deeply and deliver exceptional care. Cari, known for

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From the Clinic to the C-Suite: Robert Higham Shares his Path to Success
March 6, 2023

Non-clinical opportunities for DermPAs continue to attract skilled healthcare professionals who are looking for new challenges outside of daily patient care. In this discussion, SDPA Board Secretary/Treasurer Amber Blair, MMS, PA-C, interviews Robert Higham, PA, about his decision to leave the clinic after 20 years for an opportunity in industry. When asked if he regrets

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Using Passion and Mentorship to Define Your Career
March 5, 2023

SDPA is honored to present a video interview with Darrell Rigel, MD, a renowned physician with a fascinating career that began in computer science after graduating from MIT. Dr. Rigel helped develop the first ATM and CT scanners as a young man before finding his passion in dermatology. In this interview, SDPA Board President Lauren

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How Burnout Can Lead to New Opportunities
February 7, 2023

The personal and professional growth opportunities gained by volunteering with SDPA are endless for members who are willing to take a chance and step out of their comfort zone. In this inspiring video, Dermcast.live host Hope Cook, PA-C, interviews SDPA Board Past President Archana Sangha MMS, PA-C, about “putting yourself out there and building confidence.”

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Building Your Brand as a Woman in Dermatology
January 24, 2023

SDPA and BMS assembled a panel of smart, accomplished women in dermatology to exchange ideas and experiences on a range of topics related to building careers, managing patients, work-life balance and so much more! The four panelists are similar in many ways, yet different in others. Each has an interesting story about her journey to