The PA Path Podcast

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.

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. 

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 profession over the course of 40 years through leadership, advocacy, education, and research.

Season 4: Episode 66 - Dr. Nina Multak and the University of Florida School of PA Studies

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, their strength in simulation, and her thoughts on the profession.

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

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 and how PA students can best prepare for school. He also shares their story about their simulation center and how it supports their students on their educational journey.

Season 4: Episode 64 - Dr. Arta Bakshandeh and Artificial Intelligence in Medicine

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 patients and clients through Alignment Healthcare.

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

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 Academy and the Utah PA Licensing Board.

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 assessment products that has positively impacted programs and students in their journey to becoming board certified PAs.

Season 4: Episode 61 - Dr. Dipu Patel and the University of Pittsburgh Department of PA Studies

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 the impact of artificial intelligence on health care.

Season 4: Episode 60 - PA Kara Caruthers and the Meharry Medical College PA Program

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 profession's recent doctoral summit held this month in Charlotte, NC.