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The Physician Assistant Startup PodcastShadowing vs. Work HoursWhich 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://pastartup.co FREE RESOURCES: https://pastartup.co/resources Complete Episode List: https://pastartup.co/podcastlist Give us a...
2024-07-3006 min
The Physician Assistant Startup Podcast5 Essential Writing Tips for your Personal StatementThere'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/resources Complete Episode List: https://pastartup.co/podcastlist Give us a FOLLOW! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pastartup/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/PAStartupDOTco Support PA Startup: Swag: https://pastartup.co...
2024-07-1613 min
The Physician Assistant Startup PodcastSetting Up ShadowingShadowing 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 Episode List: https://pastartup.co/podcastlist Give us a FOLLOW! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pastartup/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/PAStartupDOTco Support PA St...
2024-07-0910 min
The Physician Assistant Startup PodcastPA Startup is BACK!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 something to do while we wait for our next case to start! Links: Visit us: https://pastartup.co FREE RESOURCES: https://pastartup.co/resources
2024-07-0103 min
The Physician Assistant Startup PodcastI'm OVERWHELMED!! Will I EVER make it as a PA??#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 RESOURCES: https://pastartup.co/resources Complete Episode List: https://pastartup.co/podcastlist Give us a FOLLOW...
2021-06-2115 min
The Physician Assistant Startup Podcast3 Tips to make the MOST out of your Rotations#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 FREE RESOURCES: https://pastartup.co/resources Complete Episode List: https://pastartup.co/podcastlist Give us a FOLLOW!
2021-06-1516 min
The Physician Assistant Startup PodcastA Day In The Life: Psychiatry + More!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 Practice! Thank you Ariana! Ariana's Instagram: https://instagram.com/sparkles_and_scalpels_ Timestamps: 11:30 - How...
2021-04-1752 min
The Physician Assistant Startup PodcastHow to spot a good PA/MD working relationshipWant 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 work closely with physicians as PAs, but not all physicians understand the best ways to utilize PAs. There is a...
2021-01-2831 min
The Physician Assistant Startup PodcastHow to Stand Out On Rotations //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 YouTube and let us know what we forgot to include! Surgical Recall: https://amzn.to/2M9Rn7C Current Medical D...
2021-01-2220 min
The Physician Assistant Startup PodcastHilarious (and true) experiences as PAsMedicine 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 available for you, come say hi! Visit us: https://pastartup.co FREE RESOURCES: https://pastartup.co/resources Complete Episode List: https://pastartup...
2020-12-3024 min
The Physician Assistant Startup PodcastPA School Loans PAID OFF in just 16 months?!??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 YOU do it too. Kristin offers coaching both in-person and online to help you get on top of your...
2020-12-1037 min
The Physician Assistant Startup PodcastWhat NOT to do on rotations // PA Startup PodcastRotations 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!
2020-11-3034 min
The Physician Assistant Startup PodcastA Day In The Life: Emergency MedicineTheresa 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
2019-09-2044 min
The Physician Assistant Startup PodcastA Day In the Life: Orthopedics & Plastic SurgeryWhat’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 of your choice!) PA Startup Shirts!--Free shipping, represent your future/current profession!
2019-09-1335 min
The Physician Assistant Startup PodcastPA ResidenciesPA 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 Audible Trial (free book of your choice!) PA Startup Shirts!--Free shipping, represent your future/current profession! Give us a...
2019-03-2737 min
The Physician Assistant Startup PodcastFinding Your PurposeWhat 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!) PA Startup Shirts!--Free shipping, represent your future/current profession! Give u...
2019-02-0726 min
The Physician Assistant Startup PodcastQ&A #3Great 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 Twitter: PAStartupDOTco
2018-12-1326 min
The Physician Assistant Startup Podcast4 Things You Need To Do After Your Interview4 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 Episode 18 if you haven’t already—Insights From A Program Director, as well as Episode 23-What Do I Do If I Don’t Get In…both...
2018-09-1216 min
The Physician Assistant Startup PodcastWhat Do I Do If I Don't Get In?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 Startup Podcast! Free 30-Day Audible Trial (free book of your choice!) PA Startup Shirts...
2018-08-2248 min
The Physician Assistant Startup PodcastFundamentals: The First 30 DaysWhat 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!) PA Startup Shirts!--Free shipping, represent your future/current profession! Give us a follow! Instagram...
2018-08-0737 min
The Physician Assistant Startup PodcastA Day In the Life: Trauma and Acute Care MedicineCatching 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 your future/current profession! Give us a follow! Instagram: @PAStartup Twitter: PAStartupDOTco
2018-07-3144 min
The Physician Assistant Startup Podcast5 Killer Writing Tips 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 writing isn’t only for applications—you’ll be writing cover letters for jobs, thank you notes to preceptors/interviewers, and in many other ways throughout yo...
2018-07-1719 min
The Physician Assistant Startup PodcastInsights from a Program DirectorHow 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! Support the PA Startup Podcast! Free 30-Day Audible Trial (free book of your choice!) PA Startup Shirts!--Free shipping, represent your future...
2018-07-0444 min
The Physician Assistant Startup PodcastA Day In The LIfe: Family Practice with Stephen from thePALife.comMeet Stephen Pasquini, PA-C! He’s not only a Family Practice PA with over 10 years experience, he’s also the founder of The PA Life.com (https://www.thepalife.com/), an AWESOME resource for PAs. But his reach doesn’t stop there, he’s also the founder of SmartyPance (https://smartypance.com/) (which is a great PANCE/PANRE review course!!), PANCE/PANRE Academy, author of TWO Essay books for pre-PA applicants, and offers Mock PA School Interviews for refining that PA School interview! What a guy!!!! Oh, and he’s got a Podcast too! The Audio PANC...
2018-06-2629 min
The Physician Assistant Startup PodcastA Day in the Life: Pulmonary MedicineA Day In the Life: Pulmonary Medicine As Nick says, pulmonary patients are often the “sickest of the sick”, which is a great mindset to have when selecting rotations: if you can handle the sickest patients, then the rest won’t be as intimidating. Show notes: Episode 16 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 Twitter: PAStartupDOTco
2018-06-1938 min
The Physician Assistant Startup PodcastA Day in the Life: General SurgeryA Day in the Life: General Surgery, featuring Jessica Harper, PA-C Jessica started out in cardiac rehab and personal training before PA school, but met military PAs along the way who provided excellent care. She loved surgery and hasn’t looked back. Show notes: Episode 15 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 Twitter: PAStartupDOTco
2018-06-1241 min
The Physician Assistant Startup PodcastNew Grad Questions: Q&A #2New Grad Questions! Q&A #2 Thanks for all the great questions; submit yours to: questions@pastartup.co Salary vs. RVUs Negotiating salary for first job Contract vs. Offer Letter Residencies Surviving vs. Flourishing in school Show notes, links, and more info: Episode 14 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 Twitter: PAStartupDOTco
2018-06-0826 min
The Physician Assistant Startup PodcastDay in the Life: Cardiothoracic SurgeryA Day in the Life: Cardiothoracic Surgery Welcome to the first “day in the life of” series. This is probably my favorite type of podcast episode I have planned and want to offer you as listeners of the PA start a podcast. When I was a student, I always wanted to know what my life would be like working in different specialties. The goal of this series is to shed some light on what an actual position in these specialties might entail. This episode with with Eric, PA-C--a cardiothoracic surgery PA. Check out more...
2018-06-0526 min
The Physician Assistant Startup PodcastFundamentals: NegotiatingFundamentals: Negotiating Negotiating sounds like it’s only for contracts or getting a job, but you’ll find you will have to negotiate in every aspect of your career: getting your job, finding common ground with patients, managing teams or even being managed, outside administrators, work life balance, the list goes on and on. Excellent show notes (humble brag much??): Episode 12 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!
2018-05-2921 min
The Physician Assistant Startup PodcastGet That Job: Contracts CONTRACTS and STUFF TO CONSIDER Contracts and/or offer letters are something you usually only see once, so it’s hard to get up to speed on what should be included, and if you miss an opportunity to include something, it’s usually too late by the time you realize it. Check out things you HAVE to have and things that are good to consider in the show notes here: Episode 11 Support the PA Startup Podcast! Free 30-Day Audible Trial (free book of your choice!) PA Startup Shirts...
2018-05-2228 min
The Physician Assistant Startup PodcastLessons Learned the First Year of PracticeLessons Learned the First Year In Practice The learning curve is steep right out of school. Often times we perceive something that is challenging but when you look back it was something different entirely. Show notes: Episode 10 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 Twitter: PAStartupDOTco
2018-05-0838 min
The Physician Assistant Startup Podcast007: Talking Finances with The Finance Fellow Today we talk finances with Mike “The Finance Fellow”. Mike writes a blog (www.thefinancefellow.com) about his journey from the financial world to now being a Trauma PA, discussing all different types of financial info for pre-PAs, current PA students, and practicing PAs. More info on the show notes HERE. ***Information on this Podcast does not constitute true financial advice, please seek the opinion of a financial professional before making your own personal financial decisions!*** Find Mike here: Twitter: @thefinancefello Blog: www.TheFinanceFellow.com Email: T...
2018-04-1155 minThe Physician Assistant Startup Podcast006: Finishing School Strong--Finish School Strong: A graduating PA Student talks focus, prepping for PANCE exam, and jobs...!Congratulations to all the graduating PA students out there! Way to go! You did it...just pass that exam (you'll do great) and start that career! Show notes for this episode HERE. Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast above, follow us on Twitter (@PAStartupDOTco), and sign up for email updates below. Man, am I bossy or what? Als0, submit your questions for our NEXT Q&A episode to questions@pastartup.co. Ok, ok...that's all! Thanks for coming by...I appreciate it!
2018-04-0731 minThe Physician Assistant Startup Podcast005 Q&A: School Choices, Not Getting In, Getting "Pimped", and Salary Negotiation Welcome to our first Q & A episode! These questions were submitted via email at questions@pastartup.co. We have four excellent questions today, I didn’t have time to feature everything that has been sent in, but please keep sending questions and we will get to them in a future episode. Brett asks how to decide between a more expensive but highly regarded school vs. a local, more affordable program. Emma didn't get into school this time around; what should she do now and if it looks silly to reapply to the...
2018-03-3021 minThe Physician Assistant Startup Podcast004—Get That Job: InterviewsJob interviews Just like cover letters and resumes, job interviews are an art form. Practice makes perfect, and this episode has several different tips to help you perfect that art. The whole purpose of the job interview is to show whoever is hiring why you were the best fit for the job. That goes both ways, you need to make sure that the job is a good fit for you as well. There are two choices when it comes to jobs, and their importance is up to you. Most people have to decide...
2018-03-2839 min
The Physician Assistant Startup Podcast003: Get That Job: Resumes/CVs & Cover LettersToday’s episode is all about getting the job! FREE RESOURCES: pastartup.co/resume Subscribe on iTunes; leave us a rating and review! The whole purpose of going to PA school is to get a job as a practicing PA. But before you can start treating patients, you have to actually be offered a job. The medical community is small, so it pays to make a good impression with your preceptors. The first thing you need is a strong resume followed by a good cover letter. A resume shows yo...
2018-03-2132 min
The Physician Assistant Startup PodcastGoing From Good to GreatEpisode 002--Going From Good To Great It's not uncommon to finish school, land your job, then get in a routine of checking off your daily routine. The trouble is, you're selling yourself short. Finishing school isn't the end of your growth-you've got a ton of potential to grow into. We can all be good…but what if we want more? What takes you from good to great? It's a mindset. Show notes: www.pastartup.co/episode2 PA School Application Essay Workbook available on Amazon: Writing Your PA School Application Essay
2018-03-0920 min
The Physician Assistant Startup Podcast5 Reasons to be Excited to be a Physician AssistantThere are a lot of different allied health positions or provider roles can choose from; how do you know if the PA profession is right for you? In today’s episode, we dig into FIVE reasons why you should be excited to become a Physician Assistant. Do you have questions? I want to know where you’re at in your training, what you were dealing with, and how PA Startup can help you on your journey. Shoot me an email at questions@pastartup.co. As always, don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast and leave...
2018-03-0322 minThe Physician Assistant Startup PodcastPA Startup PodcastIn this inaugural episode of the PA Startup Podcast, we answer the important question: What is PA Startup all about? We are helping pre-PA students, current PA students, and new grads start their careers ahead of the curve as Physician Assistants! Not sure if the PA profession is right for you? Having trouble staying motivated or choose a specialty in school? Having problems with your job search? PA Startup can help with all this and more. Hosted by Chris Darst, MPAS, PA-C, a practicing PA with over 10 years experience, the PA Startup Podcast explores the feature...
2018-02-2509 min