PAs and NPs in dermatology: teaching, not just attending
Physician assistants and nurse practitioners carry a growing share of dermatology care. Their education should treat them as teachers and colleagues, not an audience to fill seats.
Know when to treat. Know when to refer.
A practical frame for primary care and APPs: what makes a dermatology referral work, what to send with it, which findings can’t wait, and how to share care after.