Expert Insights from Program Leaders

Episodes

6
Aug. 8, 2021

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

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 inclusion and the historic roots of the MEDEX Northwest PA Program including some of the historic work their founding father Dr. Richard Smith led in his career. We also talk about the "why" behind the applicant and the importance of knowing your why before applying to any PA prog...
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July 22, 2021

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

An interview with the recipient of the 2020 Eugene Stead Jr. Lifetime Achievement Award and PA leader extraordinaire, Paul Lombardo, MPS,HSA, PA-C, Emeritus, DFAAPA.
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July 15, 2021

Season 1: Episode 3: Physician Assistant Education Association - Dr. Mary Jo Bondy

The CEO for the Physician Assistant Education Association (PAEA) shares her vision for PAEA and listen for the new roles that are contributing to PA education from PAEA.
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July 10, 2021

Season 1: Episode 2: The 3 Presidents for USCPA

In PA education the graduate classes will often elect a leader and having strong leaders co-navigate the challenges of PA education is a definite plus as a program director. Having the benefit when facing a once in a lifetime pandemic, digital education, and systemic racism in our world is priceless. We are delighted to interview the three presidents for the Class of 2021, 2022, and 2023. Renee Lee, Heidi Amundsen, and Taylor Lé who will share their thoughts about the pre-PA journey with some ti...
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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 around the world to help us all understand how to navigate the journey to becoming a certified PA and to better understand the PA profession.