Their vision is to be the leading professional society supporting DermPAs worldwide, driving innovation and contributing to the future of dermatology.

For more information, visit SDPA’s website or follow them on Facebook (Society-of-Dermatology-Physician-Associates-SDPA), Instagram (@derm_pa), LinkedIn (@dermPA) or X (@dermPA).

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To learn more about PeDRA, visit us on-line at https://pedraresearch.org/, send us an email at info@pedraresearch.org, and/or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.

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GlobalSkin represents people who live with over 3,000 skin conditions that can afflict any of us. We nurture relationships with member organizations and those involved in healthcare, building dialogue with decision-makers around the globe to promote patient-centered healthcare.
GlobalSkin is a truly global alliance of patient organizations that serve people living with dermatological conditions or skin traumas. We have 162 members (patient organizations) from 51 countries representing over 60 disease areas.

Together we work to improve the lives of those affected by dermatological conditions throughout the world by:

• Initiating dialogue and advocating for access to new and existing treatments, and dermatological care to improve patients’ quality of life;
• Raising awareness of the incidence of, and the challenges for, people living with serious dermatological diseases to create better understanding; and
• Supporting our Members, not-for-profit dermatology patient organizations, through education, global campaigning, sharing of best-practices and beneficial networking opportunities to strengthen support for patients and build a strong, inclusive movement;
• building special focus communities; and
• conducting patient–initiated research.

We appeal as one voice to the World Health Organization and other key influencers to recognize the debilitating nature of dermatological disease so that more resources for research and treatment options are made readily available to those afflicted and in need of help.

The common thread through these important GlobalSkin initiatives is credible data, which we will collect in the first-ever global patient-initiated ‘impact of skin disease’ research project, Global Research on the Impact of Dermatological Diseases (GRIDD). This research is expected to have a profound and lasting impact on key decision-makers. By collecting data from the dermatology patient perspective to represent their real-life conditions around the world, the dermatological community will gain better awareness, making it easier to truly help patients.

Together, we are stronger.

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The Dermatology Nurses’ Association is a professional nursing organization comprised of a diverse group of individuals committed to quality care through sharing knowledge and expertise.

Core Purpose:

To promote excellence in dermatological care.

Core Organizational Values:

• Integrity: Evidenced by transparent decisions, honest actions and ethical behavior consistent with an abiding respect for the dignity and value of individuals.
• Credibility: Evidenced by earned respect for empowering education, excellence in advocacy and quality resources that support growth and development of the individual and the profession.
• Visionary Leadership: Evidenced by innovative programs and services continually focused on advancing the interests and meeting the needs of our patients and profession in a changing world.
• Collaboration: Evidenced by an inclusive culture that appreciates the value of diverse perspectives, the power of common vision, and the satisfaction of equalitarian relationships among peers, mentors and friends.

The Dermatology Nurses’ Association (DNA) was founded more than 40 years ago for the purpose of educating dermatology nurses and keeping their knowledge current so they can provide quality patient care in dermatology practice.

The DNA consists of over 1,600 members from all areas of dermatology: general practice, surgical, aesthetics and research, including private, group, and academic based practices. The DNA membership represents Nurse Practitioners, Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurses, Medical Assistants, Office Managers, Surgical Technicians, Physicians, and others involved in the care of dermatology patients. Our primary goal is to provide educational programs via national, regional, and local settings as well as online programs designed for professionals working within the specialty of dermatology to enhance patient care.

We have review programs for RN and NP certification in the specialty of dermatology. Certification provides an added credential beyond licensure and demonstrates by examination that the Registered Nurse or Nurse Practitioner has acquired a core body of specialized knowledge and adheres to specialized nursing standards. It assures consumer protection and confers peer and public recognition to those individuals who prove proficient in their practice. Certification speaks highly to patients about your practice environment.
Some of the great benefits of membership include access to DNA publications including the bimonthly Journal of the Dermatology Nurses’ Association (JDNA) and the online quarterly DNA Focus newsletter. Members gain access to our career center and website services. Registration discounts are applicable to members for the annual national convention, regional and local education programs. Opportunities exist for awards/grants and scholarships. Nurse members (RNs, NPs, LVNs, and LPNs) can vote in our annual national elections and hold national office.

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Comprised of over 40 non-profit advocacy and professional organizations, The Derma Care Access Network (DCAN),  is an independent, non-profit stakeholder coalition focused on appropriate access to patient centered skin care and sponsors educational initiatives and advocacy programs designed to encourage informed policymaking about the benefits of access to patient centered dermatological care.

These programs provide the foundational capacity for developing a network of engaged advocates who are trained, organized and activated in furtherance of DCAN’s mission.

What We do:

DCAN promotes better skin health through advocating for public policies that:

• Encourage the advancement of dermatological science and innovation
• Support the education of patients, healthcare providers, and other stakeholders
• Promote the development of improved means of preventing and treating skin disease
• Further access to appropriate prevention and patient centered skin treatment options for all patients.

What We’ve Accomplished:

• Conducted several patient advocacy trainings in states across the country
• Hosted Congressional briefings in Washington to raise awareness about the impact of access barriers to skin and dermatological care
• Supported legislation that limits the impact of step therapy, prior authorization and non-medial switching policies at the federal and state level.

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The Canadian Skin Patient Alliance (CSPA) is a national non-profit organization dedicated to advocate, educate and support Canadians with skin diseases, conditions and traumas.

What we do:

The CSPA serves as an umbrella organization for Canadian patient groups and organizations that focus on skin diseases, conditions and traumas. By working together, we present a strong and united voice to advocate for the needs of skin patients across the country and provide a broad range of education and support.
Our mission is to promote skin health and improve the quality of life of Canadians living with skin conditions that affect skin, hair and nails. We advocate for best treatment options for all skin patients; we educate on a variety of issues affecting these patients; and we support the members of our Affiliate Member organizations who work on their specific disease areas such as acne, scleroderma, melanoma and psoriasis.
Since its creation in 2007, the CSPA has worked to promote skin health and improve the quality of life of Canadians living with skin diseases, conditions and traumas in partnership with industry, government and other non-profit organizations. Throughout its successful history, it is an organization run by patients, for patients, and as it moves into its second decade, it is well-positioned to meet the challenges and opportunities of the future.

What our Priorities are:

Priority #1: Increase our presence by creating greater brand awareness, strong networks for patients and families and mutually supportive relationships with Affiliate Members.

Priority #2: Empower patients and their families and Affiliate members through knowledge, education and access to information.

Priority #3: Lead, as a respected voice, on key issues for skin patients and their families and Affiliate Members.

What we have accomplished:

Priority #1:

• Clarified our role and vision for working with the 23 Affiliate Members in Canada and 4 Global Collaborators. For a complete list, see: http://www.canadiansk in.ca/a bout-us.
• Expanded our community of reach to include health care professionals beyond dermatologists to be reflective of the diseases represented by our Affiliate Members.
• Participated in a variety of new conferences as exhibitor including the Family Medicine Forum, the World Congress of Pediatric Dermatology, the Symposium on Hidradenitis Suppurativa Advances, the Canadian Rheumatology Association etc.

Priority #2:

• Continue to produce a high-quality magazine, “Canadian Skin”, three times per year which is distributed to dermatology offices across the country.
• Worked with new patient groups to start up patient associations or meetings for their particular disease area such as hidradenitis suppurativa and ichthyosis.
• Completed a Clinical trials project to encourage patients to consider trials as a treatment option.
• Involved in twitter chats and specific campaigns designed to empower patients (hidradenitis suppurativa, Human papilloma virus, impetigo etc.)
• Worked on disease-specific reports (hidradenitis suppurativa, atopic dermatitis) and accompanying infographics designed to empower patients. Video on atopic dermatitis was recently completed.
• Updated our website to ensure that the information is accessible on mobile devices and translated to be available in both official languages of Canada.
• Participated in several on-line campaigns to promote HPV Aware ness Week, World CIU Day, Patient Solidarity Day, and World Psoriasis Day Priority

Priority #3:

• Developed an election position statement to distribute to party leaders as elections take place in various provinces and territories.
• Developed a Patient Charter for Canadians Living with Conditions, Diseases and Traumas Involving the Skin.
• Continue to provide the patient perspective into health technology assessments as new treatments are approved in Canada for skin diseases, conditions and traumas.

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