Fundamentals: Negotiating Negotiating sounds like it’s only for contracts or getting a job, but you’ll find you will have to negotiate in every aspect of your career: getting your job, finding common ground with patients, managing teams or even being managed, outside administrators, work life balance, the list goes on and on. Excellent show notes (humble brag much??): Episode 12 Support the PA Startup Podcast! Free 30-Day Audible Trial (free book of your choice!) PA Startup Shirts !--Free shippi...
May 29, 2018•22 min•Ep 12•Transcript available on Metacast CONTRACTS and STUFF TO CONSIDER Contracts and/or offer letters are something you usually only see once, so it’s hard to get up to speed on what should be included, and if you miss an opportunity to include something, it’s usually too late by the time you realize it. Check out things you HAVE to have and things that are good to consider in the show notes here: Episode 11 Support the PA Startup Podcast! Free 30-Day Audible Trial (free book of your choice!) PA Startup Shirts !--Free shipping, repre...
May 22, 2018•29 min•Transcript available on Metacast Lessons Learned the First Year In Practice The learning curve is steep right out of school. Often times we perceive something that is challenging but when you look back it was something different entirely. Show notes: Episode 10 Support the PA Startup Podcast! Free 30-Day Audible Trial (free book of your choice!) PA Startup Shirts !--Free shipping, represent your future/current profession! Give us a follow! Instagram: @PAStartup Twitter: PAStartupDOTco...
May 08, 2018•39 min•Transcript available on Metacast Preparing For the PANCE/PANRE Exam: Conversation with Certified Medical Educators The thing standing between you and becoming a PA, other than school of course, is the PANCE exam. The Physician Assistant National Certification Exam is the ultimate goal of your PA training; it is THE comprehensive review of everything you learned in PA school. Passing this test is the last hurdle to becoming a Certified Physician Assistant and getting started in your career. There are multiple tactics people use ...
May 01, 2018•44 min•Ep 9•Transcript available on Metacast Shadowing is an exceptional way to learn more about the PA profession and stay motivated throughout your academic journey. It can help you explore the PA profession, find letters of recommendation, arrange elective rotations, and even a potential job in the future. In this week's episode of the PA Startup Podcast, we look at the benefits of shadowing, with reasons why it’s hard to arrange, 4 ways to find shadowing opportunities, and what to do before/during/after shadowing. Here are the timestam...
Apr 17, 2018•34 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today we talk finances with Mike “The Finance Fellow”. Mike writes a blog ( www.thefinancefellow.com ) about his journey from the financial world to now being a Trauma PA, discussing all different types of financial info for pre-PAs, current PA students, and practicing PAs. More info on the show notes HERE . ***Information on this Podcast does not constitute true financial advice, please seek the opinion of a financial professional before making your own personal financial decisions!*** Find Mik...
Apr 11, 2018•56 min•Transcript available on Metacast Congratulations to all the graduating PA students out there! Way to go! You did it...just pass that exam (you'll do great) and start that career! Show notes for this episode HERE . Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast above, follow us on Twitter ( @PAStartupDOTco ), and sign up for email updates below. Man, am I bossy or what? Als0, submit your questions for our NEXT Q&A episode to questions@pastartup.co. Ok, ok...that's all! Thanks for coming by...I appreciate it!...
Apr 07, 2018•31 min•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome to our first Q & A episode! These questions were submitted via email at questions@pastartup.co. We have four excellent questions today, I didn’t have time to feature everything that has been sent in, but please keep sending questions and we will get to them in a future episode. Brett asks how to decide between a more expensive but highly regarded school vs. a local, more affordable program. Emma didn't get into school this time around; what should she do now and if it looks silly to reap...
Mar 30, 2018•22 min•Transcript available on Metacast Job interviews Just like cover letters and resumes, job interviews are an art form. Practice makes perfect, and this episode has several different tips to help you perfect that art. The whole purpose of the job interview is to show whoever is hiring why you were the best fit for the job. That goes both ways, you need to make sure that the job is a good fit for you as well. There are two choices when it comes to jobs, and their importance is up to you. Most people have to decide between what spec...
Mar 28, 2018•40 min•Ep 4•Transcript available on Metacast Today’s episode is all about getting the job! FREE RESOURCES: pastartup.co/resume Subscribe on iTunes ; leave us a rating and review! The whole purpose of going to PA school is to get a job as a practicing PA. But before you can start treating patients, you have to actually be offered a job. The medical community is small, so it pays to make a good impression with your preceptors. The first thing you need is a strong resume followed by a good cover letter. A resume shows your qualifications, you...
Mar 21, 2018•32 min•Transcript available on Metacast Episode 002--Going From Good To Great It's not uncommon to finish school, land your job, then get in a routine of checking off your daily routine. The trouble is, you're selling yourself short. Finishing school isn't the end of your growth-you've got a ton of potential to grow into. We can all be good…but what if we want more? What takes you from good to great? It's a mindset. Show notes: www.pastartup.co/episode2 PA School Application Essay Workbook available on Amazon: Writing Your PA School A...
Mar 09, 2018•21 min•Transcript available on Metacast There are a lot of different allied health positions or provider roles can choose from; how do you know if the PA profession is right for you? In today’s episode, we dig into FIVE reasons why you should be excited to become a Physician Assistant. Do you have questions? I want to know where you’re at in your training, what you were dealing with, and how PA Startup can help you on your journey. Shoot me an email at questions@pastartup.co. As always, don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast and lea...
Mar 03, 2018•23 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this inaugural episode of the PA Startup Podcast, we answer the important question: What is PA Startup all about? We are helping pre-PA students, current PA students, and new grads start their careers ahead of the curve as Physician Assistants! Not sure if the PA profession is right for you? Having trouble staying motivated or choose a specialty in school? Having problems with your job search? PA Startup can help with all this and more. Hosted by Chris Darst, MPAS, PA-C, a practicing PA with ...
Feb 25, 2018•10 min•Ep 1•Transcript available on Metacast 
