Professional Development

Health care professionals are recognizing the growing need for advanced technology in modern medical practice.

Since the first electronic medical record emerged in 1972, clinicians have found themselves increasingly trapped behind screens.

Dermatology Times' Summer Editor in Chief, Shanna Miranti, MPAS, PA-C, shares how she has learned to be happy, stay humble, and be brilliant in her more than 22 years in dermatology.

Adopting diversity management is not just a choice but a pressing need in the evolving health care landscape.

Researchers compared the examination's content outline with data on skin diseases in a recent study.

Terry Arnold, PA-C, shares a wide range of opportunities to take clinical experience to a different setting and tips to transition.

Aubrie Jones, PA-C, MMS, and Laura Bush, DMSc, PA-C, DFAAPA, discuss the role of the SDPA in supporting the growth and journeys of PAs at all stages.

Dermatology PAs and NPs continue to address the demand-supply mismatch in dermatologic care and can significantly bring their skills within the primary care model.

Scurto presented integrative medicine pearls at the 2024 Diversity in Dermatology meeting.

Test your knowledge to see if your patients would consider you an efficient texter.

Educating the public on how physician assistants transform health care through expertise and empathy increases patient outcomes.

It is always essential to have clear communication regarding expectations at your new practice.

For the third consecutive year, physician assistants ranked number 2 behind nurse practitioners in the individual healthcare sector listing.

The integration of digital tools, including telemedicine, into routine clinical care is not without its hurdles.

Renata Block, MMS, PA-C, delves into the important and ever-evolving role of physician assistants in dermatology.

The National Psoriasis Foundation found that patients were frustrated by a lack of treatment options.

Renata Block, MMS, PA-C, talks about the role of physician assistants in dermatology and related organizations in supporting PAs.

Being armed with the facts about genital warts will make conversations regarding the virus easier on patients and providers.

Jennifer Orozco, DMSc, PA-C, DFAAPA, oversees the American Academy of Physician Associates and advocates for the role of PAs.

Considering the whole patient is crucial in understanding how natural alternatives can improve the skin.

Reports project hiring for NPs, PAs, and dire situation for nursing across the nation.

Learning from mentors and developing a solid foundation in dermatology are just a few of the necessary steps to boost your career as a dermatology APP.

Dermatology advanced practice providers work alongside physicians to improve patient care and access.

Innovative devices are always coming to the forefront of dermatology and contribute to patient satisfaction.

There are more than 355,000 nurse practitioners licensed in the United States in a variety of practice areas.