So You Want to Work in Healthcare

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the So You Want to Work in Healthcare podcast, host Leigha, a physician assistant, delves into the pressing issue of burnout in the healthcare profession. She explores the concept of taking a sabbatical as a potential remedy for burnout, sharing her personal experiences and insights. Leigha emphasizes that while a sabbatical can be a transformative decision, it...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the So You Want to Work in Healthcare podcast, host Leigha welcomes Kat Astrup, the founder of PA the FI Way and a Psychiatry PA, to discuss her career journey and her mission to help PAs with their finances. Kat shares her experiences and insights into the world of healthcare, particularly focusing on the  importance of financial planning and the impact of burn...

Send us Fan Mail Links:  Find Leigha's free Sabbatical Starter guide or sign up for her online course at here website: OffDutyOnPurpose.com In this episode, host Leigha returns after a hiatus to discuss an important and pervasive issue in the healthcare industry: burnout . Having recently taken a sabbatical to travel the world and reset, Leigha shares personal experiences and insights on over...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the "So You Want to Work in Healthcare" podcast, host Leigha welcomes Dr. Morgan Taylor, a pediatric nurse practitioner and the chief nursing officer at the Archer Review. Morgan shares her journey into healthcare, which began with her early exposure to the medical field due to family health issues. Initially set on becoming a ballerina, a significant...

Send us Fan Mail Episode Summary: In this episode of the "So You Want to Work in Healthcare" podcast, host Leigha welcomes Dr. Ralph Gonzalez, the Executive Chief Medical Officer for OnCall Solutions and a seasoned hospitalist. Dr. Gonzalez shares his journey into the medical field, revealing that his passion for healthcare began at a young age and has always felt like a true calling. He...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the So You Want to Work in Healthcare podcast, host Leigha welcomes Dr. Zack Borab, a fellowship-trained plastic surgeon who recently completed his training and joined a practice in Monmouth County, New Jersey. Leigha and Dr. Borab have a personal connection, having attended high school together, which adds a unique dynamic to their conversation. Leigha begins b...

Send us Fan Mail In this bonus episode of the "So You Want to Work in Healthcare" podcast, our host Leigha shares valuable advice gathered from her Instagram followers, specifically tailored for current and prospective Physician Assistant (PA) students and medical students. The responses are surprisingly rich and diverse, offering practical tips that can benefit anyone in PA or med schoo...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the "So You Want to Work in Healthcare" podcast, host Leigha Barbieri sits down with Kristin Burton, a critical care Physician Assistant (PA) and founder of Strive Coaching, a company dedicated to financial literacy for medical professionals. Kristen shares her journey into the medical field, influenced by her entrepreneurial parents and a societal per...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the "So You Want to Work in Healthcare" podcast, hosts Leigha and Heather discuss essential tips for acquiring patient care hours, a common query among aspiring PA and med school applicants. Heather Struhl, also known as @Heather_theinjector, shares her experiences and insights into how to effectively gather patient care hours and the importance of sha...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the So You Want to Work in Healthcare podcast, host Leigha welcomes Dr. Xander Boger, a physical therapist and mind-body movement coach, known for her appearance on the Netflix show Queer Love Ultimatum. Xander shares her journey into the healthcare field, reflecting on her high school aspirations and the desire to serve others. Listeners will gain insights into...

Send us Fan Mail Are you struggling with burnout, and not sure what to do about it? Get my FREE SABBATICAL STARTER GUIDE here .  Thank you so much for listening! Let me know what you think and leave a review on whichever listening platform you’re enjoying on. In that review, write your instagram handle so I can shout you out on the next episode. And if you’re interested in being on the podcast, he...

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Send us Fan Mail In this episode of "So You Want to Work in Healthcare," host Leigha introduces us to Joseph Rad, a seasoned critical care Physician Assistant (PA) with seven years of experience based in Atlanta, Georgia. Leigha and Joseph delve into his journey into healthcare, discussing the motivations and experiences that led him to his current career. The episode also touches on Jos...

Send us Fan Mail "So You Want to Work in Healthcare" is a podcast hosted by Leigha Barbieri, designed to provide an insider's perspective on various healthcare professions. In this episode, Leigha interviews Meg Conover, a seasoned Physician Associate (PA) with 15 years of experience, currently working in internal medicine at a psychiatric hospital. Meg shares her journey from aspir...

Send us Fan Mail Interview Tips! In this bonus episode of the "So You Want to Work in Healthcare" podcast, host Leigha shares her personal experience with the PA school interview process. Originally an audio from a YouTube video, Leigha offers practical tips and candid advice for aspiring physician assistants. She recounts her own interview, highlighting the importance of preparation, co...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of "So You Want to Work in Healthcare," host Leigha Barbieri interviews Omar Khateeb, an entrepreneur and host of the "State of Medtech" podcast. Omar shares his unique journey from medical school dropout to successful medical device sales and marketing professional, and eventually to starting his own company. He discusses the challenges and rew...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the "So You Want to Work in Healthcare" podcast, hosts Leigha Barbieri and guest Heather Struhl, both physician assistants, delve into the top ten highest paying specialties for PAs. They kick off with a discussion on the painful experience of IUD insertion, advocating for better pain management guidelines. The episode transitions into a detailed break...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of "So You Want to Work in Healthcare?" host Leigha Barbieri interviews Lauren Leckliter, a seasoned nurse and clinical specialist in thoracic perfusion. Lauren shares her deeply personal journey into healthcare, shaped by her father's accident and her own medical challenges as a child. She discusses the realities of healthcare education, the emotion...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the "So, You Want to Work in Healthcare?" podcast, host Leigha and returning guest Heather discuss the top ten healthcare jobs as reported by U.S. News. They provide insights into each profession, discussing aspects like median salaries, job projections, and educational requirements. The episode also touches on the use of ketamine by Elon Musk, explori...

Send us Fan Mail This episode of the "So You Want to Work in Healthcare" podcast features Dr. Sanjay Juneja (you may know him as @theoncdoc), a hematologist-oncologist, entrepreneur, podcast host, and social media personality. Host Leigha Barbieri delves into Dr. Juneja's journey into medicine, his passion for teaching, and his personal experiences that led him to specialize in onco...

Send us Fan Mail As the host of the So You Want to Work in Healthcare podcast, I shared a bonus episode to provide more content to my listeners. In this episode, I discussed my experience as a Physician Assistant (PA) in orthopedic surgery, highlighting why I chose this field and why I find it rewarding. I emphasized the hands-on experience, the satisfaction of seeing patients recover after surger...

Send us Fan Mail Join us on the "So You Want to Work in Healthcare" podcast where your host, Leigha, dives into the diverse world of healthcare professions. In this insightful episode, Leigha interviews Chrissy Massaro, a seasoned nurse anesthetist, co-founder of Confident Care Academy, podcast host, and influencer. Chrissy shares her personal journey into medicine, starting from a young...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of "So You Want to Work in Healthcare," host Leigha dives into the world of healthcare professions, providing listeners with an insider's perspective on various career paths. Today's guest, Dr. Mohamed Teleb, an endovascular surgical neurologist based in Arizona, shares his journey from engineering to medicine, emphasizing his passion for workin...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of "So You Want to Work in Healthcare," I'm joined by two esteemed guests, Kaitlyn Patrick and Gina St. Jean, who bring a wealth of experience in the nursing field. Katy, with 16 years of service, is currently at Bay State Medical Center in Springfield, Massachusetts, while Gina boasts 20 years of experience including as a nurse educator and director...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, the host Leigha welcomes Dr. Bryanna Vesely, a podiatry fellow with a masters in public health, to discuss her experience in the medical field thus far. Dr. Vesely shares her journey from being a ballet dancer to pursuing a career in medicine after a hip injury. She explains her interest in orthopedics and how she discovered the field of podiatry. Listeners gain i...