The Physician Assistant Startup Podcast

Which is better: more shadowing hours or more work hours? Shadowing hours expose you to more real-world scenarios as a PA, but work hours give you direct patient contact. We offer some tips in this podcast on getting both! Don't forget to subscribe to the PA Startup channel. Leave us a comment below; we need something to do while we wait for our next case to start!  Links:  Visit us:  https://past...

There's a lot of pressure on writing your personal statement, but generally people overthink it. Take a breath, catch our tips, and you'll have a stellar statement in no time! Don't forget to subscribe to the PA Startup channel. Leave us a comment below; we need something to do while we wait for our next case to start! Links: Visit us: https://pastartup.co FREE RESOURCES: https://pastartup.co/reso...

Shadowing seems intimidating, but it's actually fairly straightforward to set up. Be resourceful, have courage, and go get those shadowing experiences!   Don't forget to subscribe to the PA Startup channel. Leave us a comment below; we need something to do while we wait for our next case to start! Links: Visit us: https://pastartup.co FREE RESOURCES:  https://pastartup.co/resources Complete Episod...

We're back! After a lengthy break to work on some CME projects, we're back to producing podcast episodes again. If you're interested in our CME projects, check out these: Endoscopic Vein Harvest training for you CT Surgery PAs! https://vesselharvest.com Echocardiography training: https://e-echocardiography.com Don't forget to subscribe to the PA Startup channel. Leave us a comment below; we need s...

The PANCE blueprint has a lot of topics to study, so how do you know what to focus on? We haven't ever claimed to be the best students in the world, but you can gain from both our procrastination and our experience as preceptors over the last 14 years: Learn the basics. Know the easy stuff: 3 options for treating nausea, most likely causes of postoperative fever...don't swing for the fences and le...

#PASchool #PAStudent #PhysicianAssistant #PrePA #PAStartup Shadowing, school, rotations...it all seems so overwhelming. A recent Reddit post reminded us of being in school and wondering how we'd ever remember or understand things to make it as a PA. We have some tips for you! Don't forget to subscribe to the PA Startup channel. Leave us a rating and review! Visit us: https://pastartup.co FREE RESO...

#PASchool #PAStudent #PhysicianAssistant #PrePA #PAStartup Shadowing, school, rotations...it all seems so overwhelming. A recent Reddit post reminded us of being in school and wondering how we'd ever remember or understand things to make it as a PA. We have some tips for you! Don't forget to subscribe to the PA Startup channel. Leave us a rating and review!   Links: Visit us: https://pastartup.co...

Psychiatry is actually in every specialty, but what would a job as a PA in in psych be like? Meet our friend Ariana, a Psychiatry PA (who recently moved on to Burn and Reconstructive Surgery)--she has some amazing tips for medical providers of any kind! She has been active in her state chapter as well to help advance the PA profession both in the field of psychiatry as well as Optimal Team Practic...

Want to watch this podcast instead? (you'll quickly see we have good faces for podcasting!): https://youtu.be/go9Edf69LDw Support PA Startup, subscribe to our channel--I mean, we might as well make this official, am I right? How do you find a good fit as a new graduate who is just wanting to get hired? Too often new grads take a job without thinking about their relationship with the physician. We...

Please help support our YouTube channel: like and subscribe this video (you'll have to look past our ugly faces!!) http://hyperurl.co/PASU_YouTube We gave students a little bit of a hard time on our "Things You SHOULDN'T Do on Rotations" episode, so it's only fair to follow up with ways you can stand out.  Show notes: https://pastartup.co/episode034 What do you think? Leave a comment over on YouTu...

Medicine can be very serious, but given the intensity of some situations along with the awkwardness of human nature, we all have funny experiences as medical providers. Here are some of our favorites; don't worry, we add to the list daily and will have more stories to tell! Subscribe to the PA Startup channel on YouTube! We'd love to see you over there--we have these episodes and shorter clips ava...

How do you pay for PA school? How hard is it to pay off student loan debt? Meet Kristin. She's a PA, just like us. She graduated and got a job, just like us. But that's where the similarities stop (with us anyway!)—she paid off nearly $200,000 in student loans in JUST 16 MONTHS! She didn't stop there…she has some exciting things going on with her new financial freedom and BEST OF ALL—she can help...

Rotations are a great part of PA school--they provide a way to balance book knowledge with clinical knowledge, provide perspective....but also they give you an opportunity to put your best foot forward. Full Show Notes: https://pastartup.co/episode31 Visit us on YouTube and Subscribe to the PA Startup Channel!

We're back with Season 3 of the PA Startup Podcast!  The podcast is now also on YouTube, so we'd love a "like" and subscribe over there as well! Today is an exciting day: introducing our new cohost, Garner Wilson PA-C!  

Theresa Brodeur, PA-C is back (you'll remember her from the Residency podcast!) to talk about her job as an ER PA. This episode is jam-packed with great information. Show notes: www.pastartup.co/episode29

What's it like to work a day as an Orthopedics & Plastic Surgery PA? Today's guest is Shannon Korth, PA-C. She started as a surgical technologist then found the PA profession. She met a lot of people working as a tech, which worked to her advantage after graduation. Read the show notes here:  http://www.pastartup.co/episode28   Support the PA Startup Podcast! Free 30-Day Audible Trial (free book o...

PA Residencies are out there—but what's it like to attend one? Today's guest is Theresa Brodeur, PA-C who is from Syracuse, NY. She attended PA school and knew she wanted to pursue Emergency Medicine, so she attended a Residency in California to further her skills.  How did it go?  What was it like?  Read the show notes here:  pastartup.co/episode27     Support the PA Startup Podcast! Free 30-Day...

What is your Purpose as a PA? What ignites you? Maybe you don't know—I didn't, and felt like an imposter. Then my daughter and my wife almost died. It was an awful experience, but it showed me my Purpose at the most unexpected time.  See my "little" family (we've grown since then!) at the show notes: Episode 26   Support the PA Startup Podcast! Free 30-Day Audible Trial (free book of your choice!)...

Great questions from YOU listeners!  Q&A Number 3!  Show notes here: Episode 25 Do you have a question? Send any pre-PA, current student, and new grad questions to questions@pastartup.co   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 Twitte...

4 things you MUST do RIGHT after your interview Everyone's focus is on the interview, right? That's what you're working for—good grades, CASPA application, letters of recommendation, and a great essay (need help with that? Check THIS out…). The day finally comes and you go to your interview…but once you're done, what do you do next?? Check out the 4 steps in the show notes: Episode 24 Listen to Ep...

Everyone fears rejection, but it's a fact of life Statistically speaking, it very well might be part of your PA school journey. While it hurts to not get in the first time through, the way you handle this rejection and get back on task makes all the difference. My guest for Episode 23 has lived it—and handled it like a champ. Check out more in the show notes here: Epsiode 23   Support the PA Start...

What is the first month like as a new PA? The first 30, 60, 90 days as a PA are a blur for most…transitioning from a student to provider, getting a job, meeting new people, and suddenly—you're it, you're the provider! It can be intimidating and overwhelming, but we've all been there.  Meet Andre here: Epsiode 22   Support the PA Startup Podcast! Free 30-Day Audible Trial (free book of your choice!...

Catching up with Mike, the Finance Fellow (from Episode 7 ) and his job as a PA in Acute Care/Trauma Medicine.  Learn more in the show notes: Episode 21 Find Mike here: Twitter:  @thefinancefello Blog:  www. TheFinanceFellow.com Email:  Thefinancefellow@gmail.com     Support the PA Startup Podcast! Free 30-Day Audible Trial (free book of your choice!)  PA Startup Shirts !--Free shipping, represent...

  Writing tips are just for pre-PAs, right?  No...! Mike Huckabee, Ph. D., PA-C, Program Director for the Mayo Clinic PA Program, talked in Episode 18 of the PA Startup Podcast how the essay is the best way to stand out among competitive applications, and I agree.  It's the START of your interview…the first chance you can show them personality outside of grades/transcripts and work history. But wr...

How often do we get to ask Program Directors questions and get transparent answers? NOT OFTEN, so this episode will knock your socks off!  Check out the show notes: Episode 18 Mike Huckabee, Ph. D. PA-C is the Program Director at the Mayo Clinic PA Program and a personal friend–in today's episode we have unique access to his thoughts on pre-PA/PA applicants, application process, and more!   Suppor...