The PA Path Podcast

Season 5: Episode 78 - Creating New Paths Through Military PA Programs

In this episode, we speak with Lt Col Kyle M. Johnston,  program director of the Interservice Physician Assistant Program (IPAP), 381st Training Squadron, Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas. We discuss his path to becoming a PA, including taking advantage of the Health Professions Scholarship Program; differences in being a civilian PA and military PA; the value of military PAs in protecting our nation; his transition to education; and managing a program with an annual enrollment of 500 students.
The PA Path Podcast is produced by Association Briefings.

Season 5: Episode 77 - Community Health & Navigating the EDGE

In this episode, we speak with Lucy W. Kibe, DrPH, MS, MHS, PA-C, director of the Physician Assistant Program and associate professor at Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science. We discuss her path to becoming a PA, her leadership role in the profession, working in academia, promoting social justice and mending gaps in healthcare, and creating a program around empowerment, diversity, growth and excellence (EDGE).
This episode is sponsored by NEJM Group education solutions.
 
The PA Path Podcast is produced by Association Briefings.

Season 5: Episode 76 - Climbing Mt. Everest to a Mountain of Student Loan Debt: How to Successfully Summit Both Peaks

In this episode, we speak with Vanessa Blasic, PA-C, a certified lead PA specializing in men and women’s urologic health with Elite Robotic Surgical Consultants. We discuss her journey to PA school at the University of Southern California and her clinical career path, the PA's role in robotic surgery, paying off $300,000 in student loans, and climbing Mount Everest.
This episode is sponsored by the PA History Society.
 
The PA Path Podcast is produced by Association Briefings.

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 culture that creates a positive program environment, why faculty leave, the importance of communication, the role of leadership, and creating psychological safety in your culture.
 
This episode is supported by Southern Illinois University Medicine Doctor of Medical Science Degree.
 
The PA Path Podcast is produced by Association Briefings.

Season 5: Episode 74 - Accreditation, Building Curriculums and Holistic Admissions

In this episode, we speak with Dr. Tiffany Maxwell, program director and department chair for the University of Maryland Eastern Shores PA program. We discuss her expertise in academic accreditation program development, building a program from the ground up, and her path to becoming a PA.
This episode is supported by Southern Illinois University Medicine Doctor of Medical Science Degree.
 
The PA Path Podcast is produced by Association Briefings.

Season 5: Episode 73 - Leadership, HIV Research and Future ID Frameworks

In this episode, speak with a national leader within the PA profession, Dr. Carl Garrubba, about his unique path to becoming a PA, his involvement and leadership in PAEA, HIV research and its impact on future infectious disease frameworks, and his PA program development.
This episode is sponsored by Exam Master.
 
The PA Path Podcast is produced by Association Briefings.

Season 5: Episode 72 - Global Health, Philanthropy and Scholarship

In this episode, speak with a long standing leader for the PA profession, Kathy  Pedersen, MPAS, PA-C, about her path to becoming a PA, her leadership in global and community health, philanthropic efforts in the industry, and her prolific bibliography.
This episode is sponsored by Exam Master.

Season 5: Episode 71 - On the Shoulders of Giants

In this episode, speak with one of the pillars of our profession, Dr. Donald Pedersen, PA-C, about his path to becoming a PA, his leadership and philanthropic efforts in the industry, building a strong PA program at the University of Utah, and the future of PA education.
This episode is sponsored by Sentinel U.
 

Season 5: Episode 70 - The Present and Future of PAEA

In the season five premier, we speak to Dr. Sara Fletcher, CEO of the PA Education Association, about our new partnership with the organization, her career path,  the growth of PAEA, and the future of the organization. .

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.