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Part II of Sam's conversation with Dr. David Marks about his work as a Pain Psychiatrist from the "fifth vital sign" to current guidelines.

David Marks, MD, is a pain psychiatrist, discussing the difference between acute and chronic pain, and the 4 A's of analgesia, in part 1 of a 3 part discussion.

Lisa Shock, DrPH, MHS, PA-C speaks with Sam about how to find a new job and what you need to negotiate.

Earlier this semester, Sam talked with Laura Gerstner, MHA, MSHS, PA-C, about the impact that COVID-19 has had upon PA students in the class of 2020 and 2021 and some of the adjustments made. Laura is the Director of Clinical Education of the Physician Assistant Program at Campbell University.

Laura Gerstner, MHA, MSHS, PA-C is the Director of Clinical Education of the Physician Assistant Program at Campbell University. She discusses with Sam what makes a PA school application stand out.

Sam speaks with Dr. Bill Mallon; professional golfer, orthopaedic surgeon, Olympic historian, and published author. Dr. Mallon is the editor-in-chief of the Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery. Today's episode is about treatments of the shoulder, including history of certain procedures and techniques, and case studies. In this episode we also provide a preview of an interview with Rick Merklinge...

Dawn Morton-Rias, president and CEO of the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) discusses the PANRE take home pilot and how it fits into future PA recertification.

Dave Mittman, PA, DFAAPA, is the Immediate Past President of the American Academy of Physician Assistants, and discusses with Sam his work on Optimal Team Practice and the future.

Sam and Nicholas Viens, MD, fellowship-trained foot and ankle surgeon, discuss what to consider with foot fractures, especially those that are often misdiagnosed or missed. Dr. Viens practices in Chapel Hill and Durham, NC at EmergeOrtho.

Rheumatologist Linda Belhorn discusses Rheumatology in orthopedics: differential diagnosis, screening labs and referrals, and current treatments

It's Physical Therapy Month! Sam's guest, Eric Chapman, PT, MHA, Cert MDT, CKTP, is a Physical Therapist and Director of Rehabilitation and Advanced Practice Providers at EmergeOrtho.

Sam speaks with Dr. Bill Mallon; professional golfer, orthopaedic surgeon, Olympic historian, and published author. Dr. Mallon is the editor-in-chief of the Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery. Today's episode is about treatment of the elbow - stay tuned for an upcoming episode about treatment of the shoulder!

Jeanine Gargiulo, PA-C speaks with Sam about clinician burn-out, and what signs to look for in yourself or your coworkers.

Sam talks with Dr. Nicholas Viens about foot fractures, from exam and xray to surgical indications. What should we look for when presented with a hindfoot injury? Stay tuned for another episode with Dr. Viens soon, to discuss the midfoot and forefoot.

Sam speaks with NCCPA President/CEO Dawn Morton-Rias, Ed. D, PA-C. Starting a conversation; racism and gender inequality in healthcare - where we are, why are we here, and next steps.

Sam speaks with NCCPA President/CEO Dawn Morton-Rias, Ed. D, PA-C. Starting a conversation; racism and gender inequality in healthcare - where we are, why are we here, and next steps.

Andrew Zimmerman, PA-C specializes in the spine, and talks with Sam about the terms Spondylosis, Spondylolysis and Spondylolisthesis. Discussion of surgical procedures including 360 fusion (ALIF / PLIF)

Alyssa Zantello, PA-C, shares with Sam her experience in the early outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. When her outpatient orthopaedic clinic slowed down, she spent six weeks treating COVID patients in New York alongside other PAs and NPs from around the country.