Dermcast

Step Up for Skin Health: Know Before You Go is a Hill Day advocacy training webinar hosted by the Society of Dermatology Physician Associates.

Featuring Deborah Horwitz, PA-C, Chair of the Government Affairs Committee, and Killian Lozach, Director of Advocacy & Membership, the session prepares participants to confidently engage lawmakers on key dermatology policy issues at our Hill Day happening on June 25th, 2025. 

In this episode of Dermcast.live, listeners hear from Allyssa Clapsaddle, PA-C – a seasoned dermatology physician associate with extensive clinical experience and a strong commitment to education and advocacy. With a background in both private practice and academic settings, Allyssa brings a thoughtful, patient-centered perspective to the field. This episode, recorded live at SDPA Las Vegas, showcases her engaging approach to dermatologic care and professional leadership.

In this episode of Dermcast.live, Dr. Tracey C. Vlahovic – a board-certified podiatric physician, professor at Samuel Merritt College, and the first U.S. podiatrist to complete a fellowship in podiatric dermatology – shares her expertise on nail pathology. Recorded live at SDPA Las Vegas, the session offers practical insights into diagnosing and managing nail conditions, with a focus on equipping dermatology providers to better address both common and challenging nail presentations in clinical practice.

Matthew Zirwas, MD, break down key clinical bullets that will revolutionize how you approach atopic dermatitis (AD) and related conditions. From JAK inhibitors (JAKi), IL-4, and IL-13 targeting therapies to the latest insights on psoriasis, seborrheic dermatitis, and red face syndrome, this is your go-to guide for staying ahead in dermatology.

Dr. Marc Serota, who is triple board certified in dermatology, allergy/asthma/immunology and pediatrics, engages learners with a discussion on recognizing and treating Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria. Learners will hear more about:

Faculty: Allison Arthur, MD, FAAD

The objective of this podcast is to delve into successful collaboration methods between Physician Assistants (PAs) and supervising physicians. The goal is to improve patient care, increase job satisfaction, and reduce burnout. By the end of the session, participants will be equipped to:

Faculty: Pooja Chitgopeker, MD

Learn the basic mechanism of laser technology and ways in which to utilize the correct laser to treat common dermatologic concerns. Highlights of this program include explanations of:

Faculty: David Altman, MD, FAAD, Clinical Assistant Professor, Division of Internal Medicine, Michigan State University School of Medicine

David Altman, MD, FAAD, provides an overview of the diagnosis and management of some of the less famous, but still important cutaneous malignancies such as Merkel cell carcinoma, sebaceous carcinoma and microcystic adnexal carcinoma, all of which a dermatological provider must be familiar. He also reviews some of the more common non-mycosis fungoides cutaneous lymphomas as well as some patterns of metastatic disease. After listening to the Deeper Dialogue, attendees will be able to:

Faculty: Cory Rubin, MD, FAAD, Michigan Dermatology Institute

In this lecture, Cory Rubin, MD, FAAD, addresses the evaluation and treatment of hyperhidrosis. He reviews information Derm PAs need to know and how they can apply best practices to make a real difference in patient care. Listeners will learn:

Faculty: Jason Roddick, DMSc, MBA, PA-C, California Skin Institute

This lecture serves as a review and instructional tool for improving providers’ understanding of coding. The goal is to identify and improve coding for ethical and correct collections as well as reduction of coding errors. In the lecture, Jason Roddick, DMSc, MBA, PA-C, will: