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Getting into PA school, a primer for aspiring PAs
Laura Gerstner, MHA, MSHS, PA-C is the Director of Clinical Education of the Physician Assistant Program at Campbell University. She discusses with Sam what makes a PA school application stand out.
Bill Mallon; professional golfer, orthopedic surgeon, Olympic historian and published author Part II
Sam speaks with Dr. Bill Mallon; professional golfer, orthopaedic surgeon, Olympic historian, and published author. Dr. Mallon is the editor-in-chief of the Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery. Today's episode is about treatments of the shoulder, including history of certain procedures and techniques, and case studies. In this episode we also provide a preview of an interview with Rick Merklinger of the Johnson and Johnson Institute, discussing Ethicon Wound Care and new edcational resources for PAs: https://jnjinstitute.com/en-us/online-profed-resources/physician-assistant
NCCPA’s PILOT Alternative to PANRE and its potential impact on recertification
Dawn 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.
Optimal Team Practice - What is it and what does it mean for your practice?
Dave Mittman, PA, DFAAPA, is the Immediate Past President of the American Academy of Physician Assistants, and discusses with Sam his work on Optimal Team Practice and the future.
Uncommonly Common Foot Fractures - Midfoot and Forefoot
Sam and Nicholas Viens, MD, fellowship-trained foot and ankle surgeon, discuss what to consider with foot fractures, especially those that are often misdiagnosed or missed. Dr. Viens practices in Chapel Hill and Durham, NC at EmergeOrtho.
Rheumatology in Orthopaedics
Rheumatologist Linda Belhorn discusses Rheumatology in orthopedics: differential diagnosis, screening labs and referrals, and current treatments
Physical Therapy 101; best practices for utilizing PT services in your clinic
It's Physical Therapy Month! Sam's guest, Eric Chapman, PT, MHA, Cert MDT, CKTP, is a Physical Therapist and Director of Rehabilitation and Advanced Practice Providers at EmergeOrtho.
Bill Mallon; professional golfer, orthopedic surgeon, Olympic historian, and published author Part I
Sam speaks with Dr. Bill Mallon; professional golfer, orthopaedic surgeon, Olympic historian, and published author. Dr. Mallon is the editor-in-chief of the Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery. Today's episode is about treatment of the elbow - stay tuned for an upcoming episode about treatment of the shoulder!
Burned... out.. How did I get here and how do I get back?
Jeanine Gargiulo, PA-C speaks with Sam about clinician burn-out, and what signs to look for in yourself or your coworkers.
Uncommonly Common Foot Fractures - Hindfoot
Sam talks with Dr. Nicholas Viens about foot fractures, from exam and xray to surgical indications. What should we look for when presented with a hindfoot injury? Stay tuned for another episode with Dr. Viens soon, to discuss the midfoot and forefoot.
Starting a conversation; racism and gender inequality in healthcare - Part II
Sam 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.
Starting a conversation; racism and gender inequality in healthcare - Part 1
Sam 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.
Spondylosis, Spondylolysis and Spondylolisthesis - What it all means and options for treatment
Andrew Zimmerman, PA-C specializes in the spine, and talks with Sam about the terms Spondylosis, Spondylolysis and Spondylolisthesis. Discussion of surgical procedures including 360 fusion (ALIF / PLIF)
COVID in the Bronx - one PA's experience in the epicenter of the outbreak
Alyssa Zantello, PA-C, shares with Sam her experience in the early outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. When her outpatient orthopaedic clinic slowed down, she spent six weeks treating COVID patients in New York alongside other PAs and NPs from around the country.