Webinar Series: Outside the Clinic: How Derm PAs Are Expanding Their Impact

Outside the Clinic: How Derm PAs Are Expanding Their Impact

Distance Medical Education Committee Co-Chair, Michael Rubio interviews Michelle Gough, MPAS, PA-C, DFAAPA; Kathryn Fahlstrom, PA-C; Hayden Middleton, DMSc, PA-C to discuss how dermatology PAs who have built impactful careers beyond traditional clinical care—spanning pharma, education, and leadership. Attendees will learn how to apply their skills to new arenas shaping the future of the profession.

Learning Objectives:

Participants will:

• Describe at least three non-clinical career pathways available to dermatology PAs.
• Explain how clinical experience can be leveraged in pharmaceutical, academic, and leadership roles.
• Identify the steps required to transition into non-traditional positions while maintaining clinical relevance. 
• Evaluate how dermatology PAs are influencing healthcare delivery beyond direct patient care.

This activity has been reviewed by the American Academy of Physician Associates Review Panel and is compliant with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 1 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. Approval is valid from July 17, 2025, to July 31, 2026. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.

AAPA reference number: CME-2013983

How to claim CME credit:

• After watching the recording, complete the evaluation which unlocks the CME certificate.
• Click “Claim Medical Credits”.
• When the menu opens, click “Submit”.
• Click “View/Print Your Certificate” to save your CME certificate to your device.
• Your CME certificate is now available in your Dashboard and transcript.