In this episode, we speak with Erika Brooks, CSPO, manager of admission services at the PA Education Association, and Olivia Ziegler, PA, chief experience officer at the PA Education Association. We discuss applicant experience and the CASPA process, advice for students who are thinking about applying to a PA program, the importance of letters of reference, and the timing for submitting an application. This episode is sponsored by Aquifer . Show notes Erika Brooks has worked in the graduate medi...
Jan 16, 2024•37 min•Season 2Ep. 80
In this episode, we speak with Brittany Booth, DMSc, PA-C, department head and program director for LSUHSC-New Orleans. We discuss her path to becoming a PA and her formal education training, her philosophy on teaching adult learners, preparing students to understand public health and community health implications, and how to be a competitive applicant.
Dec 19, 2023•26 min•Season 5Ep. 79
In this episode, we speak with Lt Col Kyle M. Johnston, program director of the Interservice Physician Assistant Program (IPAP), 381st Training Squadron, Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas. We discuss his path to becoming a PA, including taking advantage of the Health Professions Scholarship Program; differences in being a civilian PA and military PA; the value of military PAs in protecting our nation; his transition to education; and managing a program with an annual enrollment of 5...
Dec 05, 2023•33 min•Season 1Ep. 78
In this episode, we speak with Lucy W. Kibe, DrPH, MS, MHS, PA-C, director of the Physician Assistant Program and associate professor at Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science. We discuss her path to becoming a PA, her leadership role in the profession, working in academia, promoting social justice and mending gaps in healthcare, and creating a program around empowerment, diversity, growth and excellence (EDGE). This episode is sponsored by NEJM Group education solutions. The PA Path...
Nov 21, 2023•33 min•Season 5Ep. 77
In this episode, we speak with Vanessa Blasic, PA-C, a certified lead PA specializing in men and women’s urologic health with Elite Robotic Surgical Consultants. We discuss her journey to PA school at the University of Southern California and her clinical career path, the PA's role in robotic surgery, paying off $300,000 in student loans, and climbing Mount Everest. This episode is sponsored by the PA History Society . The PA Path Podcast is produced by Association Briefings ....
Nov 07, 2023•34 min•Season 1Ep. 76
In this episode, we have a one-on-one conversation with Stephane VanderMeulen, MPAS, MA, PA-C, chair of the Department of Health Professions at Creighton University School of Medicine and co-host of The PA Path podcast. We discuss how to build a culture that creates a positive program environment, why faculty leave, the importance of communication, the role of leadership, and creating psychological safety in your culture. This episode is supported by Southern Illinois University Medicine Doctor ...
Oct 24, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Season 4Ep. 75
In this episode, we speak with Dr. Tiffany Maxwell, program director and department chair for the University of Maryland Eastern Shores PA program. We discuss her expertise in academic accreditation program development, building a program from the ground up, and her path to becoming a PA. This episode is supported by Southern Illinois University Medicine Doctor of Medical Science Degree . The PA Path Podcast is produced by Association Briefings ....
Oct 03, 2023•27 min•Ep. 74
In this episode, speak with a national leader within the PA profession, Dr. Carl Garrubba, about his unique path to becoming a PA, his involvement and leadership in PAEA, HIV research and its impact on future infectious disease frameworks, and his PA program development. This episode is sponsored by Exam Master . The PA Path Podcast is produced by Association Briefings .
Sep 19, 2023•43 min•Season 5Ep. 73
In this episode, speak with a long standing leader for the PA profession, Kathy Pedersen, MPAS, PA-C, about her path to becoming a PA, her leadership in global and community health, philanthropic efforts in the industry, and her prolific bibliography. This episode is sponsored by Exam Master .
Sep 05, 2023•35 min•Season 5Ep. 72
In this episode, speak with one of the pillars of our profession, Dr. Donald Pedersen, PA-C, about his path to becoming a PA, his leadership and philanthropic efforts in the industry, building a strong PA program at the University of Utah, and the future of PA education. This episode is sponsored by Sentinel U ....
Aug 22, 2023•38 min•Season 2Ep. 71
In the season five premier, we speak to Dr. Sara Fletcher, CEO of the PA Education Association, about our new partnership with the organization, her career path, the growth of PAEA, and the future of the organization. .
Aug 08, 2023•27 min•Season 5Ep. 70
This week Stephane and Kevin talk about the Season 4 episodes, themes, and trends and share some exciting news about the future of the podcast.
Jun 26, 2023•14 min•Season 4Ep. 69
We speak with the leaders of the AAPA caucus group PAs for Latino Health about their mission, their scholarship programs, their support for PA programs and most importantly for pre-PA students.
Jun 19, 2023•47 min•Season 4Ep. 68
We speak with one of the most recognizable names in PA history, PA Jim Cawley, about his path to becoming a PA, his history of dedicated research on the profession, and the many contributions he has made to improving our profession over the course of 40 years through leadership, advocacy, education, and research.
Jun 12, 2023•46 min•Season 4Ep. 67
Stephane and I speak with Dr. Nina Multak about her path to becoming a PA, a national leader in simulation, and an Associate Dean with the University of Florida's School of Physician Assistant Studies. She shares updates on the program, their strength in simulation, and her thoughts on the profession.
Jun 05, 2023•42 min•Season 4Ep. 66
We speak with Dr. Hanifin about his path to becoming a CT surgery and emergency medicine PA and about the Seton Hall University PA Program. Dr. Hanifin shares his thoughts about what makes the experience work well for PA students and how PA students can best prepare for school. He also shares their story about their simulation center and how it supports their students on their educational journey.
May 31, 2023•49 min•Season 4Ep. 65
We speak with a long time PA ally and educator, Dr. Arta Bakshandeh about the impact of artificial intelligence on clinical care and PA education. We also talk about the incredible work he and his colleagues are providing for their patients and clients through Alignment Healthcare.
May 22, 2023•52 min•Season 4Ep. 64
We speak with PA Jared Spackman about the University of Utah PA Program and their rich history of leadership in our profession. We also talk about his path to becoming a PA and a leader in both the Utah PA Academy and the Utah PA Licensing Board.
May 15, 2023•48 min•Season 4Ep. 63
We speak with Dr. Kim Cavanagh who is a nationally recognized leader on assessment. Dr. Cavanagh also leads the Gannon University PA Department. We talk about her path to PA and about her role in building the PAEA suite of assessment products that has positively impacted programs and students in their journey to becoming board certified PAs.
May 09, 2023•45 min•Season 4Ep. 62
We speak with Dr. Dipu Patel about her role as Vice-Chair for Innovation at the University of Pittsburgh's Department of PA Studies. We also talk about her path to becoming a PA and about her thoughts on digital health and the impact of artificial intelligence on health care.
May 01, 2023•50 min•Season 4Ep. 61
We speak with PAEA Past-President Kara Caruthers about her path to becoming a PA and about her developing program at the Meharry College of Medicine's Department of PA Sciences. PA Caruthers also shares her personal perspective about the PA profession's recent doctoral summit held this month in Charlotte, NC.
Apr 25, 2023•58 min•Season 4Ep. 60
We speak with Dr. McHugo, Chair of the Department of PA Studies at the University of North Dakota about her path to becoming a PA from rural South Dakota. We also learn about their innovative approach to building the primary care workforce for their state and her contributions to leading the PA profession.
Apr 17, 2023•45 min•Season 4Ep. 59
We speak with the Director of the Keck Street Medicine program at the University of Southern California about their incredible program caring for those experiencing chronic homelessness in the streets of Los Angeles. We talk about their clinical care, but also the importance of research, service, and teaching others how to build their own street medicine teams and learn how PAs have made a difference in this work internationally.
Apr 10, 2023•51 min•Season 4Ep. 58
Steph and I review the themes that arose from our conversations this past season and we look ahead to the future of the podcast with Season 4.
Jan 02, 2023•25 min•Season 3Ep. 57
We speak with Dr. Matt Dane Baker, Interim Provost and long-standing PA leader with Thomas Jefferson University. Dr. Baker talks with us about his path to becoming a PA, his military career, and his contributions to leadership as both a national PA leader and leader in higher education. Dr. Baker shares some great insights into success in life as well as his take on the future of the PA profession.
Dec 26, 2022•44 min•Season 1Ep. 56
We speak with Dr. Bridget Calhoun, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Research at Duquesne University. Dr. Calhoun shares her path to becoming a transplant PA, an HIV researcher, and an academic and national leader.
Dec 19, 2022•44 min•Season 3Ep. 55
We speak with Dr. Randy Danielson from the Arizona School of Health Sciences at A.T. Still University in Mesa, AZ about his path to becoming a PA, a PA educator and leader, and his role in developing the post-graduate doctoral degrees for PAs.
Dec 12, 2022•38 min•Season 3Ep. 54
We speak with PA Michel Statler from the UT Southwestern PA Program about her path to becoming a surgical PA, her program, and about her perspective on the many aspects of the profession from her role as past-president for PAEA. We also learn from a master teacher about how she prepares for delivering lectures.
Dec 05, 2022•48 min•Season 3Ep. 53
We speak with Dr. Jed Grant about the University of the Pacific PA Program and about his service as an Army PA. We also talk about his service to the profession as the former Chair of the State of California Physician Assistant Board and the work they did to expand the profession in California.
Nov 28, 2022•49 min•Season 3Ep. 52
This special Thanksgiving week edition highlights a conversation with one of our founding father's, Dr. Alfred Sadler. We talk about the book he and his twin brother Blair Sadler wrote to highlight the Pluck they found in history while serving our country with a variety of prestigious institutions on important issues including organ donation, medical ethics, emergency medical services, and the health workforce. At each stage of their careers you can see how hard work, determination, and a little...
Nov 22, 2022•1 hr 16 min•Season 3Ep. 51
