Expert Insights from Program Leaders

Season 4

Oct. 24, 2023

Season 5: Episode 75 - Creating a Positive Program Environment

In this episode, we have a one-on-one conversation with Stephane VanderMeulen, MPAS, MA, PA-C, chair of the Department of Health Professions at Creighton University School of Medicine and co-host of The PA Path podcast. We discuss how to build a …

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June 26, 2023

Season 4: Episode 69 -Season Reflection

This week Stephane and Kevin talk about the Season 4 episodes, themes, and trends and share some exciting news about the future of the podcast.

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June 19, 2023

Season 4: Episode 68 - PAs for Latino Health

We speak with the leaders of the AAPA caucus group PAs for Latino Health about their mission, their scholarship programs, their support for PA programs and most importantly for pre-PA students.

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June 12, 2023

Season 4: Episode 67 - Research on the PA Profession and PA Jim Cawley

We speak with one of the most recognizable names in PA history, PA Jim Cawley, about his path to becoming a PA, his history of dedicated research on the profession, and the many contributions he has made to improving our …

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June 5, 2023

Season 4: Episode 66 - Dr. Nina Multak and the University of Florida …

Stephane and I speak with Dr. Nina Multak about her path to becoming a PA, a national leader in simulation, and an Associate Dean with the University of Florida's School of Physician Assistant Studies. She shares updates on the program, …

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May 31, 2023

Season 4: Episode 65 - Dr. Christopher Hanifin and Seton Hall Univers…

We speak with Dr. Hanifin about his path to becoming a CT surgery and emergency medicine PA and about the Seton Hall University PA Program. Dr. Hanifin shares his thoughts about what makes the experience work well for PA students …

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May 22, 2023

Season 4: Episode 64 - Dr. Arta Bakshandeh and Artificial Intelligenc…

We speak with a long time PA ally and educator, Dr. Arta Bakshandeh about the impact of artificial intelligence on clinical care and PA education. We also talk about the incredible work he and his colleagues are providing for their …

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May 15, 2023

Season 4: Episode 63 - The University of Utah Physician Assistant Pro…

We speak with PA Jared Spackman about the University of Utah PA Program and their rich history of leadership in our profession. We also talk about his path to becoming a PA and a leader in both the Utah PA …

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May 9, 2023

Season 4: Episode 62 - Dr. Kim Cavanagh and Gannon University

We speak with Dr. Kim Cavanagh who is a nationally recognized leader on assessment. Dr. Cavanagh also leads the Gannon University PA Department. We talk about her path to PA and about her role in building the PAEA suite of …

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May 1, 2023

Season 4: Episode 61 - Dr. Dipu Patel and the University of Pittsburg…

We speak with Dr. Dipu Patel about her role as Vice-Chair for Innovation at the University of Pittsburgh's Department of PA Studies. We also talk about her path to becoming a PA and about her thoughts on digital health and …

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April 25, 2023

Season 4: Episode 60 - PA Kara Caruthers and the Meharry Medical Coll…

We speak with PAEA Past-President Kara Caruthers about her path to becoming a PA and about her developing program at the Meharry College of Medicine's Department of PA Sciences. PA Caruthers also shares her personal perspective about the PA professio...

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April 17, 2023

Season 4: Episode 59 - Dr. Jeanie McHugo and the University of North …

We speak with Dr. McHugo, Chair of the Department of PA Studies at the University of North Dakota about her path to becoming a PA from rural South Dakota. We also learn about their innovative approach to building the primary …

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April 10, 2023

Season 4: Episode 58 - Street Medicine and Brett Feldman, MSPAS, PA-C

We speak with the Director of the Keck Street Medicine program at the University of Southern California about their incredible program caring for those experiencing chronic homelessness in the streets of Los Angeles. We talk about their clinical care...

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