Analysis of Web Texts: Part Four of Four

Web Text: Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants Website

The Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants (SDPA) is very similar to the Society of Physician Assistants in Pediatrics (SPAP) that was discussed in the previous posting. Just like SPAP, SDPA is a subdivision of the larger, broader discourse community of physician assistants, so it too abides by the goals of that discourse community. The goals of the SDPA can be found on the society's website, under the mission statement heading. The goals are as follows:

"THE MISSION OF THE SDPA IS TO:

1. Provide continuing medical education that enhances the skills, knowledge and function of its members in the practice of dermatology.

2. Form a leadership structure that provides services and a forum for communication, builds collegial relationships, and acts as an advocate for its members.

3. Advance the utilization and team concept of Physician Assistants in the practice of dermatology in a supervised relationship with physicians.

4. Develop resources for the evaluation, reimbursement processes and hiring of Physician Assistants in dermatology. "

Link to full web text can be found here: http://www.dermpa.org/who-we-are