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Medical Mariner InkPA School Part 2 - with NancyPhysician Assistant, PA School, Relationships, Healthcare, Medical Careers, Support Systems, PA Evolution, PA vs MD, PA Resources, PA Certification
This conversation explores the journey of becoming a Physician Assistant (PA), the challenges faced during PA school, and the impact on personal relationships. It discusses the evolution of the PA role, the resources available for aspiring PAs, and the differences between pursuing a career as a PA versus a medical doctor. The importance of support systems for PA students and their spouses is emphasized, along with practical advice for navigating this demanding career path.
2025-02-0327 minMedical Mariner InkPA School Part 1 (with Kandee Griffith)In this episode of Medical Mariner Ink, host Paul Stewart interviews Kandee Griffith, the Director of Graduate and Professional Admissions at Nova Southeastern University. They discuss the admissions process for PA school, the qualities of an ideal candidate, and the unique offerings of NSU's PA program. Kandee shares insights on preparing for PA school, the challenges in American healthcare, and the importance of work experience for prospective students. The conversation emphasizes the need for research and self-awareness in the application process, as well as the critical thinking skills necessary for success in the medical field.
2025-01-2732 min
Healthcare Clinician Burnout/Hope Cook/PA-C/Life Coach/Physician Assistant/Physician Associate#226: How to combine your interests into one beautiful life with PA Mirela Bruza, Assistant Professor, family med PA, global PA advocate, and research scientist with NCCPA!Mirela and I met years ago when I was involved with PAs for Global Health, and our paths crossed again when I read an article where she was quoted about burnout. I had no idea she'd taken a job with NCCPA, our national PA certification program (I haven't met anyone who works with them) and I was very curious about how she landed the job and what she does there.
Mirela also balances being a mom, devoting a lot of time to International PA Educators and PAs for Global Health as well as teaching (she has her...2024-12-2645 min
Short White Coat SyndromeProfessional Involvement with NCCPA Board Chair John BradfordIn this episode our hosts, Alec and Casey, dive deep into the world of Physician Assistant leadership with our featured guest and NCCPA Board Chair, John Bradford, live from the 2024 AAPA Conference in Houston, Texas! Throughout our conversation, John shares his journey with us, offers advice for aspiring PA student leaders, touches on the importance of mentorship and networking in advancing your PA career, and discusses the current challenges and opportunities facing PAs today.2024-10-0521 min
PA Insights - Powered by NCCPAExploring Essential Data with NCCPA's Research TeamIn this episode of PA Insights, powered by NCCPA, we sit down with the brilliant minds behind NCCPA's research team to uncover pivotal data shaping the PA community. Tune in to learn about the latest trends, impactful statistics, and key insights that every PA, healthcare professional, and research enthusiast should know.
Join us for an enlightening discussion that highlights the importance of data in driving informed decisions and improving patient care. Don't miss out on this opportunity to stay ahead in the constantly evolving world of healthcare.
2024-08-2114 minPA Insights - Powered by NCCPAPAs and Mental HealthTune in to this episode of PA Insights where we talk with Rashadah Jordan DMSC, PA-C, CAQ Psychiatry, about why it’s so important for you as medical providers to be aware of your mental health and what you can do to keep your mental health in tip-top shape!
2024-07-0916 minPA Insights - Powered by NCCPAUpdate on PANRE-LA - PA Insights with NCCPAIn this episode, we talk about PANRE-LA: how it's going so far, questions we've received from PAs, and some really interesting data on how PAs are interacting with this new recertification exam option!2024-04-0319 minPA Insights - Powered by NCCPAA PA's Experience Working in Correctional Medicine - PA Insights with NCCPACynthia Pokluda, MMS, PA-C, practices in correctional medicine, meaning she provides medical care for adults in custody. In this podcast episode, she shares what drew her to practice in correctional medicine, some of the challenges and rewards to working in this specialty, what a typical day looks like, and more!
2024-03-2218 minPA Insights - Powered by NCCPAA PA's Perspective: Behind the Scenes of Exam Development - PA Insights with NCCPADid you know that every single question on every single NCCPA exam is created by clinically practicing Board Certified PAs? That’s right – every year, hundreds of PAs develop and edit the items you see on PANCE, PANRE, PANRE-LA, and the CAQ exams.
In this episode of PA Insights with NCCPA, we talk with a Board Certified PA about his experience volunteering on exam development committees and why he would encourage other clinically practicing PAs to get involved. If you're interested in volunteering, fill out the contact form on our website to learn about available opportunities: https://www.nccpa.net...2024-03-0515 minPA Insights - Powered by NCCPAPA-Psychiatrist Team Talks Mental Health - PA Insights with NCCPAPA-psychiatrist team Pete Carmany, PA-C, CAQ-Psychiatry, and Terri Langford, MD, practice psychiatry in rural Lovington, New Mexico. They share what makes their partnership so successful and how it benefits their patients. They also discuss the need for more PAs in the field of psychiatry.
2024-01-2229 minPA Insights - Powered by NCCPAWorking as a PA with the U.S. State Department Bureau of Medical Services - PA Insights with NCCPATwo Board Certified PAs working for the U.S. State Department Bureau of Medical Services shed light on the exciting challenges they face during their duties and offer up insight into the kind of background and qualifications the state department looks for when recruiting PAs. 2023-12-2928 minPA Insights - Powered by NCCPAPAs in Leadership Roles; Back2School Program - PA Insights with NCCPAIn this episode of PA Insights with NCCPA:
- We talk with a Board Certified PA who is currently serving in a leadership role about his path to leadership, and advice for other PAs who are looking to make an impact in the PA profession. (00:49)
- We share information about NCCPA’s Back2School program, and hear from a PA about her experience speaking to school-age students and why she thinks it’s important for others to get involved in promoting the PA profession as a career choice. (17:32)2023-10-2035 minPA Insights - Powered by NCCPAPANRE-LA Update; PAs in Global Health; New PA Demographic and Workforce Data and Trends - PA Insights with NCCPAIn this episode:
- (1:01) We dive in to PANRE-LA – where we’ll dig into some really insightful data as to how it’s going so far and get expert answers to the questions we get the most from PAs about this recertification assessment option.
- (25:07) We have a great conversation with a Board Certified PA who’s worked in global health for 30 years about her experience and how to get into that rewarding practice area and what PAs can teach and learn from the countries and cultures they dedicate themselves to.
- (36: 34) We’ll look at...2023-07-0550 minPA Insights - Powered by NCCPAKathy J. Pedersen Grant Recipient Stories, Pediatric PA/Book Author, PA History Society's New Book - PA Insights with NCCPA
In this episode:
- We talk with two of the recipients of the Kathy J. Pedersen Grant to Promote Equitable care (which is available through the nccPA Health Foundation) about their grant outreach projects, what the application process was like, and tips they have for future applicants. (1:01)
- Next, a Board Certified PA practicing in pediatrics shares her story of how she’s educating her patients on heart health, not just in the exam room, but in a children’s book. (23:24)
- Finally, we take a look at the PA History Society’s newest...2023-04-2445 min
Let's Cover That#44 - Leading the Way: An Inside Look at the PA Profession with NCCPA CEO, Dawn Morton-RiasOur guest: Dawn Morton-Rias, President & CEO at National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)In this episode we discuss: Mortan-Rias' background & what brought her to NCCPAKey challenges facing the PA profession today, and how NCCPA is helping to address themHow NCCPA assists the PA's in the organization with their growth & successHow the pandemic has affected the role of PA's in healthcare, especially alongside the ongoing challenges facing the healthcare industry todayThe future of NCCPASponsored by: CM&F Group (www.cmfgroup.com)To learn more about NCCPA please use t...2023-04-2025 min
PA Insights - Powered by NCCPA"Board Certification" Terminology and Title Change - PA Insights with NCCPAIn this episode, we talk with the NCCPA President and CEO, Dawn Morton-Rias, Ed.D., PA-C, ICE-CCP, FACHE, about the “board certification” terminology, as well as the “PA” title change. 2023-02-1019 minPA Insights - Powered by NCCPAREPRESENT! Summit / DEI Initiatives in the PA Profession; PA Demographic and Workforce Trends; Oral Health Disparities Among People with DisabilitiesIn this episode:
- We talk with two of the panelists from NCCPA’s inaugural REPRESENT Summit about their experience at the summit and why increasing diversity in the PA profession is so important (1:40).
- We take a look at PA demographic and workforce trends (21:31).
- We talk with the nccPA Health Foundation about oral health disparities for people with disabilities and how Certified PAs and PA students can make an impact in that area (30:48).2022-11-1646 minPA Insights - Powered by NCCPAAll About PANRE-LA - PA Insights with NCCPAIn this episode, we talk all about PANRE-LA, the new recertification assessment option available to Certified PAs. We discuss how it was developed, how the assessment will work, how it will be scored, who's eligible, and more!2022-07-1819 min
PA the FI Way069 | An Overview of AAPA Conference 2022 and an Update on PANRE-LA, the New Recertification Exam Alternative for PAsDid you make it to the AAPA Conference 2022 this week in Indianapolis, or are you planning on attending next year in Nashville? In this episode, I share some of the highlights of this years' conference as well as what you can expect when you attend an AAPA conference as a physician associate / physician assistant. During the conference this year, it was so interesting to hear Simone Biles and Jane Pauley discuss their mental health journeys over the years. Hayley Arceneaux then shared her incredible story of being a pediatric cancer survivor, working for St. Jude's a...2022-05-2719 min
PA Insights - Powered by NCCPADiversity, Equity and Inclusion - PA Insights with NCCPAIn this episode:
- We have a discussion with NCCPA Senior Director of Communications Erica Banks on NCCPA's inaugural Represent Summit, which is focused on increasing diversity in the profession. (00:53)
- We talk with nccPA Health Foundation Board Chair Todd Allen on the Health Foundation's new Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Grant, as well as the other grants they have available to Certified PAs and students. (8:45)
- We'll answer some questions we've received about the new PANRE-LA. (18:07)2022-05-0521 minPA Insights - Powered by NCCPAThere's new CAQs coming soon (derm and palliative medicine/hospice care) and a new grant opportunity available! - PA Insights With NCCPATopics and discussions in this episode:
- (00:53) Two new specialties (Dermatology; Palliative Medicine and Hospice Care) are being added to the CAQ program!
- (14:20) nccPA Health Foundation has a new professional practice initiative.
- (29:44) Good news.2022-02-1031 minPA Insights - Powered by NCCPAProviding Health Care to the Homeless Population; All PAs can by Psych PAs and Make a Difference in their Patients' Mental Health - PA Insights with NCCPAIn this episode, you'll hear:
- Alisha Crabtree, a Certified PA, talks about her experience providing health care services to the homeless population. (1:05)
- Certified PA and nccPA Health Foundation Board member Erin Crown explains how all Certified PAs can be psych PAs, in that they can all make a difference in their patients’ mental health. She also gives tools and resources for PAs to utilize in clinical settings to guide patients to the proper mental health professionals they may need. (15:08)
- NCCPA Director of...2021-10-2942 minPA Insights - Powered by NCCPAHow to Avoid Burnout; How NCCPA Promotes Certified PAs; New PA Workforce Data - PA Insights with NCCPAIn this episode:
- We talk with Eliska Mirvald, a Certified PA and life coach, who offers up some tips on how to avoid burnout. (1:06)
- Next, Director of Research Andrzej Kozikowski and Research Analyst Colette Jefferey share highlights from the newest report on Certified PA demographics and practice, as well as brand new data on PA practice during the COVID-19 pandemic. (16:27)
- Then, Erica Banks, our Senior Director of Communications, joins us again to discuss some of the ways we promote the work of Certified PAs and why that’s so important to...2021-09-3042 min
The PA Path PodcastSeason 1: Episode 13: NCCPA - Dr. Morton-RiasDr. Dawn Morton-Rias is the first PA and woman of color to lead one of the four national organizations representing the PA profession. She shares her path to becoming a PA, her clinical journey, her work in PA education and her rise to national leadership. We'll learn more about the NCCPA and their role in supporting the profession in certifying PAs across the country.
2021-09-2744 min
NEI PodcastE119 - (CME) Optimizing Communication, Collaboration, and Choices to Improve Adherence and Outcome in SchizophreniaIn this episode, Dr. Andrew Cutler interviews Dr. Jonathan Meyer on best practices and strategies for improving clinician and patient communication, medication adherence, and collaboration in the community when it comes to treating schizophrenia. Optional CE Credits / Certificate Instructions: After listening to the podcast, to take the optional posttest and receive CE credit, click https://nei.global/POD21-Schiz Learning Objectives: After completing this educational activity, you should be better able to: Demonstrate strategies that involve patient and caregivers in shared informed decision-making for treatment goals Discuss the role of social aspects of community an...2021-09-231h 01
NEI PodcastE114 - TAAR1 Agonists as a Novel Class of Treatment for Psychosis in SchizophreniaIn this episode, Dr. Andrew Cutler interviews Dr. Leslie Citrome on some of the challenges that clinicians face when using traditional methods for the treatment of schizophrenia. They discuss the most current research on the development of TAAR1 agonists as a novel class of psychotropic medication for the treatment of schizophrenia. Optional CME Credits / Certificate Instructions: After listening to the podcast, to take the optional posttest and receive CME credit, click https://nei.global/POD21-TAAR1 Learning Objectives: After completing this educational activity, you should be better able to: Describe the challenges with traditional m...2021-07-2945 min
The PA Path PodcastSeason 1: Episode 4: 2020 Eugene Stead Jr. Lifetime Achievement Award RecipientPaul 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. Lifetime Achievement Award which is the most prestigious honor any PA may receive from the academy and he is one of the most generous humans on the planet. We talk about his nearly 50 year history as a PA, PA educator, and national and state leader and he shares his thoughts about the future of the profession and the proposed...2021-07-2233 min
the orthoPA-cFrom 2020: Starting a conversation; racism and gender inequality in healthcare - Part IILast year, Sam spoke with NCCPA President/CEO Dawn Morton-Rias, Ed.D, PA-C on the orthoPAc.
We are excited to announce that she will be at our annual conference to discuss disparities in healthcare.
Starting a conversation; racism and gender inequality in healthcare - where we are, why are we here, and next steps.2021-06-3014 minthe orthoPA-cFrom 2020: Starting a conversation; racism and gender inequality in healthcare - Part ILast year, Sam spoke with NCCPA President/CEO Dawn Morton-Rias, Ed.D, PA-C on the orthoPAc.
We are excited to announce that she will be at our annual conference to discuss disparities in healthcare.
Starting a conversation; racism and gender inequality in healthcare - where we are, why are we here, and next steps.2021-06-3013 minPA Insights - Powered by NCCPABack2School Initiative; How NCCPA Develops Exams; nccPA Health Foundation Grant Opportunities - PA Insights with NCCPAIn this episode of PA Insights with NCCPA, we:
- talk about our exciting new Back2School campaign to promote the PA profession as a career path to students and how you can get involved in this initiative. (1:05)
- go over how you as Certified PAs can get involved in helping to develop NCCPA exams. (10:49)
- share more ways the nccPA Health Foundation’s grants can support community health initiatives your either already involved with or want to get started. (19:48)
- recognize PA students and Certified PAs for helping to administer the...2021-03-3134 minPA Insights - Powered by NCCPAA Chat with our PA Ambassadors; New PA Workforce Data; FAQs - PA Insights with NCCPAIn this episode of PA Insights with NCCPA:
- (00:56) We chat with some of our PA Ambassadors about what they’re experiencing in practice as it relates to COVID-19, as well as their time in the NCCPA PA Ambassador program.
**The PA Ambassadors in this segment are Anne Walsh, PA-C, Jessica Dell'Aquila, PA-C (Instagram @pa.ssionatelife), Sharon Denson, PA-C, Bonita Hall, PA-C (Instagram @babydollbonita), David Abiva, Jr., PA-C, Jackie Edwards, PA-C (Instagram @_iamjackie), Julie Davis, PA-C (Instagram @juliedavispa), Rashada Jordan, PA-C (Instagram @dreamsinspirelife)**
- (50:48) We talk with NCCPA's Director of Research, Andrzej Kozikowski, an...2021-02-111h 05
Vital MindsEpisode 19 – Mind Shift: Taking Whole-Person Care From Concept to PracticeEpisode 19 - January 2021
Topic: Mind Shift: Taking Whole-Person Care From Concept to Practice
Host: James Millward, DMSc, PA-C
Guests: Amber Danielecki Buzzi, MSPAS, PA-C, and Phyllis Peterson, MPAS, PA-C
This episode of Vital Minds is a collaborative effort between the nccPA Health Foundation and the PA Foundation and is part of the PArtners in Mental Health Initiative. This initiative leverages a collective impact change strategy to improve the nation’s health by advancing the roles of PAs and strengthening partnerships to address issues impacting mental health and substance use disorders. Achieving that goal means encouraging all PAs, regardless of discipline or p...2021-01-1500 min
NEI PodcastE95 - (CME) What’s Real? Practical Management of Dementia-Related PsychosisNeurodegenerative disorders have become increasingly prevalent today and can often be accompanied by dementia and other neuropsychiatric conditions such as psychosis. It is important to be able to differentiate psychosis that is associated with various types of dementia, while this can be challenging to clinicians. However, there are several existing and novel therapeutics that can manage dementia-related psychosis. In this episode, Dr. Andrew Cutler interviews Dr. Laxman Bahroo on the practical strategies for the management of dementia-related psychosis. Optional CME Credits / Certificate Instructions: After listening to the podcast, to take the optional posttest and receive CME credit...2020-12-1438 min
NEI PodcastE94 - (CME) More Than Moods: Mixed Depression and Bipolar Disorder in the Pediatric PopulationDespite increasing evidence that bipolar disorders often emerge in adolescence, only about half of adolescents with a bipolar disorder receive mental health care. Research has shown that an early onset of a bipolar disorder, concomitant with a poor diagnosis and lack of treatment, can have lifelong devastating effects for the patient. Adults and younger people who initially exhibit symptoms only of depression may later develop bipolar disorder. The risk of depression turning into bipolar disorder is estimated at 10 percent or less in adults but appears to be as high as 20–40 percent in children and adolescents. In this episode, Dr. Ne...2020-12-0733 minPA Insights - Powered by NCCPANCCPA Pres/CEO Talks About Diversity in PA Profession and NCCPA's Response to Pandemic; New PA Workforce Data - PA Insights with NCCPAIn this episode of PA Insights with NCCPA, you'll hear:
The President/CEO of NCCPA, Dawn Morton-Rias, Ed.D, PA-C, talk about diversity of the PA profession and NCCPA's response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
A discussion with the NCCPA research department as they share highlights from the 2019 Statistical Profile of Recently Certified PAs.
Answers to common questions PA students and Certified PAs have.
Good news submitted to us by some of your peers.2020-11-2540 min
NEI PodcastE92 - (CME) Moving Mountains: Best Practices in the Diagnosis and Management of Tardive DyskinesiaTardive dyskinesia (TD) is a movement disorder characterized by involuntary movements of the tongue, lips, face, trunk, and extremities that occur in patients treated with dopamine receptor blocking agents (DRBAs). Patients can have symptoms that persist for months, years, or even permanently. Greater awareness about risk factors and which agents may be associated with higher likelihood of developing TD is critical to reduce the prevalence of this disorder. Understanding the most effective novel treatment approaches to TD is also important. In this episode, Dr. Andrew Cutler interviews Dr. Jonathan Meyer about the current best practices in the diagnosis, recognition...2020-11-1941 minthe orthoPA-cNCCPA’s PILOT Alternative to PANRE and its potential impact on recertificationDawn 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.2020-10-2814 min
NEI PodcastE83 - (CME) Overcoming Barriers and Challenges to the Treatment of Opioid Use DisorderOpioid addiction, abuse, and overdose have all grown to epidemic proportions in the United States as well as worldwide in recent years—such information is no longer up for debate. With an estimated 400,000 persons using illicit opiates each month, and another 4 million reporting use of prescription pain relievers for nonmedical purposes, in the United States alone, the debate now surrounds how best to treat those individuals suffering from opioid use disorder (OUD). In the past few years, there has been growing evidence for the efficacy of medication assisted therapy (MAT) for the treatment of OUD. However, there are still ma...2020-09-3031 minthe orthoPA-cStarting a conversation; racism and gender inequality in healthcare - Part IISam 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.2020-09-1613 minthe orthoPA-cStarting a conversation; racism and gender inequality in healthcare - Part 1Sam 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.2020-09-1613 min
The Audio PANCE and PANRE Physician Assistant Board Review PodcastPodcast Episode 85: Ten Mixed Multiple Choice PANCE and PANRE Board Review QuestionsWelcome to episode 85 of the Audio PANCE and PANRE PA Board Review Podcast.
Join me as I cover ten PANCE and PANRE Board review questions from the SMARTYPANCE course content following the NCCPA™ content blueprint (download the FREE cheat sheet).
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This week we will be covering ten general board review questions based on the NCCPA PANCE and PANRE Content Blueprints.
Below you will find an interact...2020-09-1423 minPA Insights - Powered by NCCPAPreparing for PANCE - PA Insights with NCCPAIn this podcast episode, our Presentation and Exhibits Manager, Jeff Boswell, shares some tips on how PA students can prepare for PANCE.2020-08-2408 minPA Insights - Powered by NCCPA5 Answers about CME Logging and the CME Auditing Process - PA Insights with NCCPAOur VP of Certification Maintenance, Cindy Nalls, answers 5 of the most common questions our CME department receives in this podcast episode.2020-08-2405 minPA Insights - Powered by NCCPAHow are NCCPA exams developed? - PA Insights with NCCPAWho develops NCCPA test items? How are they reviewed and critiqued to ensure they accurately measure what PAs need to know?
Get these answers and more in this podcast episode. Our Director of Psychometrics and Research, Josh Goodman, unveils some of the mystique surrounding how NCCPA exams are developed.
(Please note: References to test "item" and "form" are found in this description and throughout the recording. A test "item" refers to a test question and a "form" is a collection of test questions that we administer all at one time.)2020-08-2409 min
NEI PodcastE78 - (CME) Help on the Horizon: Novel Treatments in SchizophreniaSchizophrenia is a chronic and debilitating disorder that creates a substantial burden not only for patients but also for their families. The high rates of treatment resistance, relapse rates, and incidence of adverse side effects in patients with schizophrenia suggest that a major treatment gap continues to exist. Given the high rates of treatment resistance, novel strategies and therapeutic approaches beyond D2 receptor blockade are being intensively studied. What are some of these novel approaches? How effective are they in the treatment of schizophrenia? What medications are available, or emerging that target neurotransmitters systems beyond dopamine? In this podcast...2020-07-2337 minPA Insights - Powered by NCCPANew PA Workforce Data; nccPA Health Foundation Mental Health Grants - PA Insights with NCCPAIn this episode of PA Insights with NCCPA, you'll hear:
The NCCPA Research Department identify highlights in their 2019 Statistical Profile of Certified Physician Assistants.
A discussion with the nccPA Health Foundation on the impact PAs can have in the area of mental health as well as the grant dollars they have available for PAs to help treat mental illness and many other areas of health care in their communities.
Good News, including a PANRE Alternative Pilot passing standard update and an NCCPA Thank You to all PAs continuing to work harder than ever...2020-07-1027 min
NEI PodcastE76 - (CME) Coping in Times of Crisis: Mental Health Consequences of the COVID-19 PandemicThe years 2019-2020 brought to us coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), resulting in an unprecedented global pandemic. Emerging data, historical studies, and expert opinion point to a tremendous impact of COVID-19 on the development and exacerbation of psychiatric issues. This issue is compounded by the fact that access to mental health care services may be limited during this time of crisis. There is a critical need for mental health care providers to be prepared and educated to best serve the psychiatric needs of patients affected, either directly or indirectly, by the COVID-19 pandemic. There are still many questions. What are the...2020-07-0938 min
NEI PodcastE73 - (CME) Stimulating Side Effects: What to Do When Your Patient is Using Methamphetamine with Dr. William SauveMethamphetamine is an extremely serious problem in the United States, and it remains one of the most commonly misused stimulant drugs in the world. There are severe psychological, and medical consequences from methamphetamine misuse and abuse. This poses a particular challenge for clinicians treating patients for mental health conditions that are comorbid with substance use disorder (SUD). This is especially challenging when there are also interactions that can alter or influence psychiatric medications used to treat these patients. Questions such as the following arise: Given the high comorbidity of SUD with ADHD, how often should you check drug screens...2020-06-0833 min
NEI PodcastE70 - (CME) More Than Meets the Mouth! Important Interactions Between Food, Beverages, and Psychiatric Medications with Dr. Raj MagoFood and beverages interact with certain psychiatric medications to alter their pharmacokinetic properties, resulting in potentially unintended health outcomes. In this podcast episode, Dr. Rajnish Mago describes common food and beverages that interact with psychiatric medication and provides recommendations for avoiding unintended food-drug interactions. Optional CME credits / certificate instructions: After listening to the podcast, to take the optional posttest and receive CME credit, click HERE. Learning Objectives: After completing this educational activity, you should be better able to: Describe the effects of food on the bioavailability of certain psychotropic medications Discuss current evidence of the...2020-05-1133 min
NEI PodcastE66 - (CME) Gut Check: An Update on the Microbiome, Mental Health, and the Brain-Gut Connection with Dr. Roger McIntyreWhat is our current understanding of the gut-brain connection? What is the difference between the microbiome and microbiota? How is dysbyosis of the gut associated with certain psychiatric disorders? In this CME podcast, we address these questions and more in this captivating interview between Dr. Andrew J. Cutler and Dr. Roger S. McIntyre! Optional CME credits / certificate instructions: After listening to the podcast, to take the optional posttest and receive CME credit, click HERE. Learning Objectives: After completing this educational activity, you should be better able to: Explore the relationship between the...2020-04-1347 minThe Audio PANCE and PANRE Physician Assistant Board Review PodcastHow to Answer The Hardest PANCE/PANRE Test Questions: Podcast Episode 82Welcome to episode 82 of the Audio PANCE and PANRE PA Board Review Podcast
Join me as we welcome Joe Gilboy PA-C back again to cover best practices that make answering even the toughest PANCE and PANRE Board review questions (and EOR exam questions) a breeze!
Below you will find interactive audio breaking down each question. It’s a perfect companion to the podcast.
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Listen to Joe’s previous podcast episodes:
How to Study for Your PANCE: Podcast Episode 79
Podcast Episode 65: Hepatitis B Breakdown
Start with high-quality questions in tut...2020-03-3127 minPA Insights - Powered by NCCPAPA Job Search Tips; Disciplinary Review Process; New PA Workforce Data - PA Insights with NCCPATopics include:
- Disciplinary review process
- PA job market trends and job search tips
- 2018 Statistical Profile of Certified PAs by State
- Good news2020-03-1031 min
The Audio PANCE and PANRE Physician Assistant Board Review PodcastHow to Study for Your PANCE: Podcast Episode 79
Podcast Episode 79: How to Study for Your PANCE
Welcome to episode 79 of the Audio PANCE and PANRE PA Board Review Podcast.
In this episode 35-year PA veteran and PANCE/PANRE board review expert Joe Gilboy PA-C shares his top tips on how to best prepare for the Physician Assistant National Certification Exam
Special Links From Today’s Episode:
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Download your copy of the Free Trello Smarty PANCE NCCPA™ Blueprint Study Plan
Download your FREE Smarty PANCE Interactive NCCPA™ content bluepr...2020-03-0240 minVital MindsEpisode 14 – Beyond the Baby Blues: Addressing Postpartum DepressionEpisode 14 - February 2020
Topic: Beyond the Baby Blues: Addressing Postpartum Depression
Host: Andrea Lowe, PA-C
Guests: Kathleen Ehrhardt, MMS, PA-C, and Jacob Wills, PA-C
This episode of Vital Minds is a collaborative effort between the nccPA Health Foundation and the PA Foundation and is part of the PArtners in Mental Health Initiative. This initiative leverages a collective impact change strategy to improve the nation’s health by advancing the roles of PAs and strengthening partnerships to address issues impacting mental health and substance use disorders. Achieving that goal means encouraging all PAs, regardless of discipline or practice setting, to be cha...2020-02-2500 minThe Audio PANCE and PANRE Physician Assistant Board Review PodcastPodcast Episode 77: The Audio PANCE and PANRE Board Review Podcast
Welcome to episode 77 of the Audio PANCE and PANRE PA Board Review Podcast.
Join me as I cover ten PANCE and PANRE Board review questions from the Smarty PANCE course content following the NCCPA™ content blueprint (download the FREE cheat sheet).
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The South Bay ShowNicola Lowrey, Medical Aesthetics (encore)Our guest this morning is Nicola Lowrey, an NCCPA Board Certi?ed Physician Assistant.
Nicola has been specializing in the ?eld of Medical Aesthetics since 2005 and with so many years of experience, she is considered an expert in her ?eld. She is a highly sought after National Educator and Speaker for Allergan Medical Institute, training many o?ces throughout the country on the latest and most advanced injection skills. Nicola also believes that it is imperative to continue to hone her own skills in this fast paced specialty. It is her passion to travel and learn from the best minds...2019-11-281h 03
The South Bay ShowNicola Lowrey, Medical AestheticsOur guest this morning is Nicola Lowrey, an NCCPA Board Certi?ed Physician Assistant.
Nicola has been specializing in the ?eld of Medical Aesthetics since 2005 and with so many years of experience, she is considered an expert in her ?eld. She is a highly sought after National Educator and Speaker for Allergan Medical Institute, training many o?ces throughout the country on the latest and most advanced injection skills. Nicola also believes that it is imperative to continue to hone her own skills in this fast paced specialty. It is her passion to travel and learn from the best minds...2019-11-141h 03The Audio PANCE and PANRE Physician Assistant Board Review PodcastPodcast Episode 75: Ten FREE PANCE and PANRE Audio Board Review Questions
Welcome to episode 75 of the Audio PANCE and PANRE PA Board Review Podcast.
Join me as I cover ten PANCE and PANRE Board review questions from the SMARTYPANCE course content following the NCCPA™ content blueprint (download the FREE cheat sheet).
This week we will be covering ten general board review questions based on the NCCPA PANCE and PANRE Content Blueprints.
Below you will find an interactive exam to complement the podcast.
The Audio PANCE and PANRE Physician Assistant Board Review Podcast
I hope you enjoy this free audio component to the...2019-10-0335 minThe Audio PANCE and PANRE Physician Assistant Board Review PodcastPodcast Episode 73: Ten PANCE and PANRE Audio Board Review QuestionsThe Audio PANCE and PANRE Physician Assistant Board Review Podcast
Welcome to episode 73 of the Audio PANCE and PANRE PA Board Review Podcast.
Join me as I cover ten PANCE and PANRE Board review questions from the SMARTYPANCE course content following the NCCPA™ content blueprint (download the FREE cheat sheet).
This week we will be covering ten general board review questions based on the NCCPA PANCE and PANRE Content Blueprints.
Below you will find an interactive exam to complement the podcast.
I hope you enjoy this free audio component to the...2019-08-1415 min
First Class Fatherhood#197 Chris McKinley
Episode 197 Chris McKinley is a First Class Father, Combat Veteran, Author, Entrepreneur, Musician and Former Navy SEAL. He is the founder of INVICTVS Group, a Special Operations Consulting Consortium. He is a NCCPA Certified Physician Assistant and holds a Master’s Degree in Physician Assistant Studies from the University of Nebraska Medical Center. Chris is fully licensed to practice as a PA in North Carolina and in Ohio. Chris is the founder of four successful companies in the medical device and medical/security/training & consulting spaces. In this episode Chris shares his Fatherhood journey, talks about Co-parenting as a single fa...2019-05-1039 minThe Audio PANCE and PANRE Physician Assistant Board Review PodcastPodcast Episode 71: Ten PANCE and PANRE Audio Board Review QuestionsThe Audio PANCE and PANRE Physician Assistant Board Review Podcast
Welcome to episode 71 of the Audio PANCE and PANRE PA Board Review Podcast.
Join me as I cover ten PANCE and PANRE Board review questions from the SMARTYPANCE course content following the NCCPA™ content blueprint (download the FREE cheat sheet).
This week we will be covering ten general board review questions based on the NCCPA PANCE and PANRE Content Blueprints.
Below you will find an interactive exam to complement the podcast.
I hope you enjoy this free audio component to the...2019-05-0922 minThe Audio PANCE and PANRE Physician Assistant Board Review PodcastPodcast Episode 69: Ten PANCE and PANRE Board Review Audio Questions
The Audio PANCE/PANRE Board Review Exam Questions
Welcome to episode 69 of the Audio PANCE and PANRE PA Board Review Podcast.
Join me as I cover ten PANCE and PANRE Board review questions from the SMARTYPANCE course content following the NCCPA™ content blueprint (download the FREE cheat sheet).
This week we will be covering ten general board review questions based on the NCCPA PANCE and PANRE Content Blueprints.
Below you will find an interactive exam to complement the podcast.
I hope you enjoy this free audio component to the examin...2019-03-2818 min
UncomfortableAnal HealthIn this episode we explore Anal Health. Thanks to Kerin "KB" Berger Founder of Queer MEDucation who answers our questions specifically around Anal Sex, the risks involved, and how to do it safely.
Kerin "KB" Berger is the founder of Queer MEDucation, a website and podcast about improving the quality of health care for LGBTQI+GNC people. Kerin is a Physician Assistant licensed under the National Certification Commission of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) and the Physician Assistant Board of California. Kerin’s clinical practice includes queer health, sexual health, pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP), HIV care, and dermatology. The Queer Me...2019-03-0843 minThe Audio PANCE and PANRE Physician Assistant Board Review PodcastPodcast Episode 67: Ten PANCE and PANRE Board Review Audio QuestionsTen Mixed PA Board Review Questions
The Audio PANCE/PANRE – Ten PA Board Review Exam Questions
Welcome to episode 67 of the Audio PANCE and PANRE PA Board Review Podcast.
Join me as I cover ten PANCE and PANRE Board review questions from the SMARTYPANCE course content following the NCCPA™ content blueprint (download the FREE cheat sheet).
This week we will be covering ten general board review questions based on the NCCPA PANCE and PANRE Content Blueprint.
Below you will find an interactive exam to complement the podcast.
I hope you enjoy...2018-12-2118 minThe Audio PANCE and PANRE Physician Assistant Board Review PodcastPodcast Episode 65: Hepatitis B Breakdown With Joe Gilboy PA-C
NCCPA™ PANCE Content Blueprint – The ABC’s of Hepatitis +The Hepatitis B Breakdown
Welcome to episode 65 of the Audio PANCE and PANRE PA Board Review Podcast.
In today’s episode, I welcome my friend, exclusive smartypance lecturer, and PA board review extraordinaire Joe Gilboy PA-C who will be breaking down Hepatitis B as you’ve never seen it before.
This is a recorded lecture featured on my smartypance.com board review website covering Hepatitis A, B, and C testing with twelve follow up questions at the end.
Below you will find a...2018-10-0222 minThe Audio PANCE and PANRE Physician Assistant Board Review PodcastEpisode 63: The Audio PANCE and PANRE – Ten Mixed NCCPA™ Content Blueprint Multiple Choice Questions
Ten Mixed NCCPA™ PANCE Content Blueprint Multiple Choice Questions
Welcome to episode 63 of the FREE Audio PANCE and PANRE Physician Assistant Board Review Podcast.
Join me as I cover ten PANCE and PANRE Board review questions from the SMARTYPANCE course content following the NCCPA™ content blueprint (download the FREE cheat sheet).
This week we will be covering ten general board review questions based on the NCCPA PANCE and PANRE Content Blueprint.
Below you will find an interactive exam to complement the podcast.
I hope you enjoy this free audi...2018-08-0917 minThe Audio PANCE and PANRE Physician Assistant Board Review PodcastEpisode 61: The Audio PANCE and PANRE – Ten Mixed NCCPA™ Content Blueprint Multiple Choice QuestionsTen Mixed NCCPA™ Content Blueprint Multiple Choice Questions
Welcome to episode 61 of the FREE Audio PANCE and PANRE Physician Assistant Board Review Podcast.
Join me as I cover ten PANCE and PANRE Board review questions from the SMARTYPANCE course content following the NCCPA™ content blueprint (download the FREE cheat sheet).
This week we will be covering ten general board review questions based on the NCCPA PANCE and PANRE Content Blueprint.
Below you will find an interactive exam to complement the podcast.
I hope you enjoy this free audio component to the ex...2018-05-1414 min
The Physician Assistant Startup Podcast009: Preparing for the PANCE ExamPreparing For the PANCE/PANRE Exam: Conversation with Certified Medical Educators The thing standing between you and becoming a PA, other than school of course, is the PANCE exam. The Physician Assistant National Certification Exam is the ultimate goal of your PA training; it is THE comprehensive review of everything you learned in PA school. Passing this test is the last hurdle to becoming a Certified Physician Assistant and getting started in your career. There are multiple tactics people use to best prepare for this test, so for today’s episode I asked Mike Nowak PA...2018-05-0244 minThe Audio PANCE and PANRE Physician Assistant Board Review PodcastEpisode 59: Emergency Medicine EOR – The Audio PANCE and PANRE Board Review Podcast
The Audio PANCE/PANRE PA Board Review Podcast
Welcome to episode 59 of the FREE Audio PANCE and PANRE Physician Assistant Board Review Podcast.
Join me as I cover ten Emergency Medicine End of Rotation Exam (EOR) review questions from the SMARTYPANCE course content following the NCCPA™ and PAEA content blueprint (download the FREE cheat sheet).
This week we will be covering ten emergency medicine end of rotation exam questions based on the NCCPA PANCE and PANRE Content Blueprint.
Below you will find an interactive exam to complement the podcast.
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Topic Specific Content Blueprint Review | The Physician Assistant LifeEpisode 57: The Audio PANCE and PANRE Board Review PodcastEpisode 57: The Audio PANCE and PANRE Board Review PodcastThe Audio PANCE/PANRE PA Board Review Podcast Welcome to episode 57 of the FREE Audio PANCE and PANRE Physician Assistant Board Review Podcast. Join me as I cover ten PANCE and PANRE Board review questions from the SMARTYPANCE course content following the NCCPA™ content blueprint (download the FREE cheat sheet). This week we will be covering ten endocrinology […]
The post Episode 57: The Audio PANCE and PANRE Board Review Podcast first appeared on The Physician Assistant Life.2018-02-2017 minThe Audio PANCE and PANRE Physician Assistant Board Review PodcastEpisode 57: Endocrinology – The Audio PANCE/PANRE Board Review Podcast – Content Blueprint Review Endocrinology
The Audio PANCE/PANRE PA Board Review Podcast
Welcome to episode 57 of the FREE Audio PANCE and PANRE Physician Assistant Board Review Podcast.
Join me as I cover ten PANCE and PANRE Board review questions from the SMARTYPANCE course content following the NCCPA™ content blueprint (download the FREE cheat sheet).
This week we will be covering ten endocrinology board review questions based on the NCCPA PANCE and PANRE Content Blueprint.
Below you will find an interactive exam to complement the podcast.
I hope you enjoy this free audio...2018-02-2017 minThe Audio PANCE and PANRE Physician Assistant Board Review PodcastEpisode 55: The Audio PANCE and PANRE Board Review Podcast – Mixed Content Blueprint ReviewWelcome to episode 55 of the FREE Audio PANCE and PANRE Physician Assistant Board Review Podcast.
Join me as I cover ten PANCE and PANRE Board review questions from the SMARTYPANCE course content following the NCCPA™ content blueprint (download the FREE cheat sheet).
This week we will be covering ten general board review questions based on the NCCPA PANCE and PANRE Content Blueprint.
Below you will find an interactive exam to complement the podcast.
I hope you enjoy this free audio component to the examination portion of this site. The full board review i...2017-11-3019 minThe Audio PANCE and PANRE Physician Assistant Board Review PodcastEpisode 53: General Surgery End of Rotation Exam – The Audio PANCE and PANRE PodcastWelcome to episode 53 of the FREE Audio PANCE and PANRE Physician Assistant Board Review Podcast.
Join me as I cover ten PANCE and PANRE Board review questions from the Academy course content following the NCCPA™ content blueprint (download the FREE cheat sheet) and the PAEA End of Rotation™ Exams Blueprints & Topic Lists.
This week we will be covering ten General Surgery End of Rotation Exam Questions that are now part of the SMARTYPANCE website.
Below you will find an interactive exam to complement the podcast.
I hope you enjoy this free audio compo...2017-10-0519 minThe Audio PANCE and PANRE Physician Assistant Board Review PodcastEpisode 51: The Audio PANCE and PANRE Board Review Podcast – Comprehensive Audio QuizWelcome to episode 51 of the FREE Audio PANCE and PANRE Physician Assistant Board Review Podcast.
Join me as I cover ten PANCE and PANRE Board review questions from the Academy course content following the NCCPA™ content blueprint (download the FREE cheat sheet).
This week we will be covering ten general board review questions based on the NCCPA PANCE and PANRE Content Blueprint.
Below you will find an interactive exam to complement the podcast.
I hope you enjoy this free audio component to the examination portion of this site. The full board review i...2017-07-1117 minThe Audio PANCE and PANRE Physician Assistant Board Review PodcastEpisode 49: The Audio PANCE and PANRE Board Review Podcast – Comprehensive Audio QuizWelcome to episode 49 of the FREE Audio PANCE and PANRE Physician Assistant Board Review Podcast.
Join me as I cover ten PANCE and PANRE board review questions from the Academy course content following the NCCPA™ content blueprint (download the FREE cheat sheet).
This week we will be covering 10 general board review questions based on the NCCPA PANCE and PANRE Content Blueprint.
Below you will find an interactive exam to complement the podcast.
I hope you enjoy this free audio component to the examination portion of this site. The full board review includes...2017-05-1618 minThe Audio PANCE and PANRE Physician Assistant Board Review PodcastEpisode 47: The Audio PANCE and PANRE Podcast – Mixed Content Blueprint Board ReviewWelcome to episode 47 of the FREE Audio PANCE and PANRE Physician Assistant Board Review Podcast.
Join me as I cover 10 PANCE and PANRE board review questions from the Academy course content following the NCCPA™ content blueprint (download the FREE cheat sheet).
This week we will be covering 10 general board review questions based on the NCCPA PANCE and PANRE Content Blueprint.
Below you will find an interactive exam to complement the podcast.
I hope you enjoy this free audio component to the examination portion of this site. The full genitourinary board review includes...2017-03-0117 minThe Audio PANCE and PANRE Physician Assistant Board Review PodcastMurmur Madness: The Audio PANCE and PANRE Episode 45Welcome to episode 45 of the FREE Audio PANCE and PANRE Physician Assistant Board Review Podcast.
Today we are going to take a brief detour away from 10 daily questions and instead cover the murmurs you need to know for your PANCE and PANRE exam.
I have still included an 11 question exam at the end of this post so make sure you scroll down after you listen to the podcast.
There are a total of 17 cardiac conditions that may present on exam day in the form of a descriptive sound/murmur.
You will oft...2017-01-0514 minThe Audio PANCE and PANRE Physician Assistant Board Review PodcastEpisode 43: The Audio PANCE and PANRE Board Review PodcastWelcome to episode 43 of the FREE Audio PANCE and PANRE Physician Assistant Board Review Podcast.
Join me as I cover 10 PANCE and PANRE board review questions from the Academy course content following the NCCPA™ content blueprint (download the FREE cheat sheet).
This week we will continue to take a break from topic specific board review and covering 10 general board review questions.
Below you will find an interactive exam to complement the podcast.
I hope you enjoy this free audio component to the examination portion of this site. The full genitourinary board review...2016-10-2716 min
Physician Assistant Exam ReviewS2 E011 Your QuestionsYour questions answered. 1) What do you think of live, 3-5 day review courses?
2) Do I need to order all new books for my PANRE if I have my old ones from my PANCE?
3) Where do I start?
4) What are your thoughts on the NCCPA / AAPA issues?
5) Do you offer discounts on your materials?
6) I'm in Dermatology. How am I ever going to pass the PANRE?2016-09-2030 minThe Audio PANCE and PANRE Physician Assistant Board Review PodcastEpisode 41: The Audio PANCE and PANRE Board Review PodcastWelcome to episode 41 of the FREE Audio PANCE and PANRE Physician Assistant Board Review Podcast.
Join me as I cover 10 PANCE and PANRE board review questions from the Academy course content following the NCCPA™ content blueprint.
This week we will be taking a break from topic specific board review and covering 10 general board review questions.
Below you will find an interactive exam to complement the podcast.
I hope you enjoy this free audio component to the examination portion of this site. The full genitourinary board review includes over 72 GU specific questions and is...2016-08-2915 minThe Audio PANCE and PANRE Physician Assistant Board Review PodcastREPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM : THE AUDIO PANCE AND PANRE PODCAST TOPIC SPECIFIC REVIEW EPISODE 39Welcome to episode 39 of the FREE Audio PANCE and PANRE Physician Assistant Board Review Podcast.
Join me as I continue to cover topic specific PANCE and PANRE review from the Academy course content following the NCCPA™ content blueprint.
Click here to download my interactive content blueprint checklist
This week we will be covering 10 topic specific OBGYN/reproductive board review questions.
The reproductive system accounts for 8% of your PANCE/PANRE board exam.
Below you will find an interactive exam to complement the podcast.
I hope you enjoy this free aud...2016-06-2013 minThe Audio PANCE and PANRE Physician Assistant Board Review PodcastMusculoskeletal 1: The Audio PANCE and PANRE Podcast Topic Specific Review Episode 37Welcome to episode 37 of the FREE Audio PANCE and PANRE Physician Assistant Board Review Podcast.
Join me as I continue to cover topic specific PANCE and PANRE review from the Academy course content following the NCCPA™ content blueprint.
Click here to download my interactive content blueprint checklist
This week we will be covering 10 topic specific Musculoskeletal board review questions.
The Musculoskeletal System accounts for 10% of your PANCE/PANRE board exam.
Below you will find an interactive exam to complement the podcast.
I hope you enjoy this free audio c...2016-04-2513 minThe Audio PANCE and PANRE Physician Assistant Board Review PodcastGenitourinary 1: The Audio PANCE and PANRE Podcast Topic Specific Review Episode 35Welcome to episode 35 of the FREE Audio PANCE and PANRE Physician Assistant Board Review Podcast.
Join me as I continue to cover topic specific PANCE and PANRE review from the Academy course content following the NCCPA™ content blueprint.
This week we will be covering 10 topic specific Genitourinary board review questions.
GU accounts for 6% of your PANCE/PANRE board exam.
Below you will find an interactive exam to complement the podcast.
I hope you enjoy this free audio component to the examination portion of this site. The full genitourniary board review...2016-03-1417 minThe Audio PANCE and PANRE Physician Assistant Board Review PodcastEENT 1: The Audio PANCE and PANRE Podcast Topic Specific Review Episode 33Welcome to episode 33 of the FREE Audio PANCE and PANRE Physician Assistant Board Review Podcast.
Join me as I continue to cover topic specific PANCE and PANRE review from the Academy course content following the NCCPA™ content blueprint.
This week we will be covering 10 topic specific HEENT board review questions.
Eyes, Ears Nose and Throat accounts for 9% of your PANCE/PANRE board exam.
Below you will find an interactive exam to complement the podcast.
I hope you enjoy this free audio component to the examination portion of this site. The fu...2016-02-0518 minThe Audio PANCE and PANRE Physician Assistant Board Review PodcastGastroenterology 1: The Audio PANCE and PANRE Podcast Topic Specific Review Episode 31Welcome to episode 31 of the FREE Audio PANCE and PANRE Physician Assistant Board Review Podcast.
Join me as I continue to cover topic specific PANCE and PANRE review from the Academy course content following the NCCPA™ content blueprint.
This week we will be covering 10 topic specific Gastroenterology board review questions.
Gastroenterology and Nutrition accounts for 10% of your PANCE/PANRE board exam.
Below you will find an interactive exam to complement the podcast.
I hope you enjoy this free audio component to the examination portion of this site. The full Gastro...2015-12-2113 minThe Audio PANCE and PANRE Physician Assistant Board Review PodcastPulmonology 1: The Audio PANCE and PANRE Podcast Topic Specific Review Episode 29Welcome to episode 29 of the FREE Audio PANCE and PANRE Physician Assistant Board Review Podcast.
Over the next few episodes I will be covering topic specific PANCE and PANRE review from the Academy course content following the NCCPA content blueprint.
This week we will be covering 10 topic specific Pulmonology board review questions.
Below you will find an interactive exam to complement the podcast.
I hope you enjoy this free audio component to the examination portion of this site. The full pulmonology review includes over 142 pulmonology specific questions and is available to al...2015-11-0915 minThe Audio PANCE and PANRE Physician Assistant Board Review PodcastCardiology 1: The Audio PANCE and PANRE Board Review Podcast Episode 27Welcome to episode 27 of the FREE Audio PANCE and PANRE Physician Assistant Board Review Podcast.
Over the next few episodes I will be covering topic specific PANCE and PANRE review from the Academy course content following the NCCPA content blueprint.
This week we will be covering 10 topic specific Cardiology board review questions.
Below you will find an interactive exam to complement the podcast.
I hope you enjoy this free audio component to the examination portion of this site. The full cardiology review includes over 147 cardiology specific questions and is available to al...2015-09-3013 min
Partners in PracticeWhat PAs Need to Know About the Certificate of Added Qualifications
Guest: Donald Sefcik, MD
Host: Lisa Dandrea Lenell, PA-C, MPAS, MBA
After many years of discussion, the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) will offer PAs Certificates of Added Qualification in 5 specialties, beginning in 2011. Dr. Don Sefcik, chairman of the NCCPA, joins host Lisa Dandrea Lenell to explain what it takes to obtain certification, what the benefits are to PAs, and why the NCCPA decided to institute the certification now, with the nation's healthcare system in flux.2010-09-1500 minPartners in PracticeLooking Back at 100 PA Shows: Changes and New Directions
Guest: Michael Gerchufsky
Host: Lisa Dandrea Lenell, PA-C, MPAS, MBA
In October 2007, the first program in the Clinicians Roundtable series focusing on the issues of physician assistants aired on ReachMD. This week's program celebrates our 100th show and introduces a new series, Partners in Practice, a new, expanded series addressing the concerns of both physician assistants and nurse practitioners. This week, host Lisa Dandrea Lenell looks back at two and a half years of PA topics and guests. She is joined by Michael Gerchufsky, editor of the journal ADVANCE for Physician Assistants to talk about changes in the...2010-03-0800 min