Early Career Development Awards Program:

The Early Career Development Award is a program sponsored by Johnson & Johnson to support early career dermatology NPs and PAs in advancing their professional knowledge and/or preparing for specialty certification.

PROGRAM GOALS:

  1. Assess gaps in dermatology knowledge and skills to competently diagnose and manage complex skin diseases.
  2. Assist early career NPs and PAs in clinical application of pharmacotherapies.
  3. Develop mentorship relationships with awardees for ongoing clinical and professional support.
  4. Engage in exclusive networking opportunities with colleagues, mentors, and industry for professional development.

AWARD RECIPIENTS WILL RECEIVE:

  1. Registration for the 3-day Dermatology Essentials and Advance Pharmacology for NPs and PAs conference March 20-22, 2025 in Boca Raton, Florida, with access to all conference sessions, meals, and networking events.
  2. Three (3) nights hotel accommodation at the Marriott Boca Raton Center, airfare, and ground transportation to and from the conference.
  3. Invitation to a unique, professional development experience on Friday, March 21, where you’ll engage with distinguished lecturers sponsored by Johnson & Johnson.
  4. Invitation for follow-up mentorship opportunities through live, virtual meetings in 2025. Awardees will engage with dermatology NP/PA mentors to discuss their professional practice and development. We will explore barriers to practice, pharmacotherapeutics, and education/training goals, including preparation for the DCNP and CAQ-Derm certification exams.

AWARD ELIGIBILITY AND REQUIREMENTS:

  1. Currently practicing as a dermatology NP or PA with less than 5 years’ experience.
  2. Attend all conference sessions at the CDNPPA Dermatology Essentials and Advanced Pharmacology for NPs & PAs in Boca Raton, Florida, March 20-22, 2025.
  3. Complete the award program evaluation and survey.
  4. Submission of completed application by the stated deadline.

Deadline for Submissions – February 16th, 2025 at 10 PM PT.
Notification of Award – February 20, 2025

Submissions Are Closed

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