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Leadership Episodes

Sept. 13, 2021

Season 1: Episode 11: Emory University PA Leadership

We speak with Dr. Maha Lund and Mr. Allan Platt about Emory University's Physician Assistant Program and their commitment to educational excellence and service to the community. We also connect about the future of the profess...

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Sept. 7, 2021

Season 1: Episode 10: Samuel Merritt University - Dr. DeRosa

Michael DeRosa, PhD, PA-C and I talk about his unique path to becoming a PA, Samuel Merritt University in Oakland, CA, and the incredible work he and his colleagues are doing in the remote mountains of Panama providing health...

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Aug. 23, 2021

Season 1: Episode 8: Drexel University - Dr. Banning

Dr. Adrian Banning is an Associate Clinical Professor at Drexel University in Philadelphia, PA. She is a PA educator, researcher, and clinician who hosts PA centric podcasts and serves her profession in a variety of avenues. ...

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Aug. 9, 2021

Season 1: Episode 6: MEDEX Northwest PA Program - Terry Scott, MPA, P…

Mr. Terry Scott, MPA, PA-C, DFAAPA is the Program Director and Section Head of MEDEX Northwest, the PA Program at the University of Washington (UW) in Seattle. Terry and I discuss our passion for diversity, equity, and inclus...

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Aug. 2, 2021

Season 1: Episode 5: Creighton University - Stephane VanderMeulen, MA…

Stephane VanderMeulen, MA, MPAS, PA-C is not only a national and state leader in PA education, but she is joining our team with this podcast. Ms. VanderMeulen is the Chair of the Department of Health Professions and Program D...

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July 22, 2021

Season 1: Episode 4: 2020 Eugene Stead Jr. Lifetime Achievement Award…

Paul Lombardo, MSPS-HSA, PA-C Emeritus, DFAAPA is the only PA to serve as President and Chair of the AAPA, PAEA, PA Foundation, NCCPA, and the State PA Chapter for New York. He is the 2020 recipient of the Eugene Stead Jr. Li...

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July 16, 2021

Season 1: Episode 3: Physician Assistant Education Association - Dr. …

Dr. Mary Jo Bondy is the first PA to become Chief Executive Officer of the Physician Assistant Education Association (PAEA). She shares her vision for the organization which includes a new Chief Diversity Officer and a new PA...

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July 3, 2021

Episode 1: The 5 W‘s for the PA Path Podcast - Dr. Lohenry

Welcome to the PA Path Podcast where prospective PAs, PA students, and current PAs can learn more about the profession and the paths that PAs take to serve their communities. The podcast team will be interviewing leaders from...

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